What I said about my blog in my promotion file
I’m periodically asked about the role of social media and blogs in my career and campus interactions. Here’s
Efficient teaching: 5-second wait time
I’m not a fan of asking questions in the middle of a lesson that are designed to elicit raised
Recommended reads #41
45 things I’ve learned about science since I was a student, by Rob Dunn. Knowing these things matters. Staying
What ideas or discoveries have had the greatest impact on the science of ecology?
We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of the Ecological Society of America. Ecology has come a long way over this
What reference manager is the best option?
Managing references can be a major pain in the butt. It’s one of the more annoying parts assembling a
Why I don’t use my campus email address
What good things does an institutional email address do for you? Here is a list:
* It gives you legitimacy. If
Recommended reads #40
A peer-reviewed paper in a computational biology journal called “Ten simple rules for better figures.”
Lisa Buckley explains “Why I
Setting formal expectations for lab members
Are your lab members aware when they do not meet expectations?
Out the outset, students should know what is expected
New requirement for scientists: You cannot be a sexist pigdog
I live in the city where Richard Feynman did a bunch of amazing things. I’ve chatted with a number
Even more sincere answers to stupid questions
For better or worse, I am able to see some of the search terms that are bring people to this