On specialization: don’t research your way into obscurity
A current conversation about model systems and the benefits of being a scientific specialist or generalist has been interesting, and
The Education-Industrial Complex
If I wanted to stop being a scientist and become wealthy, there’s one obvious path in front of me:
The cover letter for a faculty position at a teaching institution
What is the role of a cover letter in the application for a faculty job?
The primary function of the
Holding my own with the big boys and girls
Coming from a teaching institution, I consistently push against the stereotype that I can’t be as good as someone
Applying for faculty positions at teaching institutions: interpreting research culture and opportunities during an interview
This is a follow-up to an earlier post on how to look at a teaching institution to find out
Stop using “silverback” to describe scientists. It’s sexist.
Some people have taken to referring to influential senior scientists as “silverbacks.”
This practice should stop.
I’m writing this
Applying for positions at teaching institutions: identifying opportunities for serious research
Are you looking for a job at a teaching institution but and want to pursue an aggressive research agenda? Are
Efficient teaching: how to use the course management system
A wise friend of mine once advised me: the most valuable resource is our own time.
Consequently, I have emphasized
Field courses need more units
Field courses are critical for the development of scientists in a variety of disciplines.
This fact is self-evident to
Top seven reasons to read this listicle
1. Everybody loves lists, right?
2. If I had ads, I’d make even more money from you by making