12
Apr
So, you want to start a science blog?
I’ve been getting more requests for advice about setting up a blog — usually to elevate awareness about one or
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10
Apr
Building a Network as an Introvert
Hello. I’m Ian, a shy introvert. And those two things are distinct. Through a lot of trial and error,
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03
Apr
Genomics is natural history
As scientists, we live for those lightbulb moments. I imagine we’re more likely to have these moments if we
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27
Mar
More stats, less calc
The times have changed, and our curriculum is not keeping up.
In the various majors offered by our Department of
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24
Mar
Recommended Reads #100
One hundred baby! Woo hoo!
Why is it when we talk about science outreach and science education/communication, it’s
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20
Mar
What the heck are the liberal arts?
The liberal arts are important, people say. I agree. Some of us scientists will point out that science is a
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13
Mar
Hosting a family research day
My department just did something really cool, and I’d like to tell you about it*.
On a Saturday, my
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10
Mar
Recommended reads #99
We are never just scientists.
Rethinking my exams: “Why do we even do exams in college, anyway?”
This site with
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06
Mar
A new human organ, and the ignorance of experts
A couple months ago, a discovery was in the news: A “new human organ.” Oddly enough, I was already familiar
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03
Mar
Taxonomist Appreciation Day is coming up
pun by by @phishdoc, illlustration by @verdanteleanor.
It’s been hard to wait a whole year, I know! Taxonomist Appreciation
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