Brand New Results: Will Share in 2 Years

I got new results today; like really exciting results!  Results I have spent the past five years dreaming about producing!  My first inclination was to post about it on Twitter because I.Am.So.Excited!!!  But of course I didn’t because that’s not how we roll in science.  I’ve got to confirm my new results in several ways…

Grad Students- Nix the Snacks

As a graduate student I never brought snacks to my committee meetings.  It was definitely a thing in our department though- the bakers would prepare homemade cakes and pies, the I-can-burn-cereal-set would pull out the fruit and cheese, and the coffee lovers made sure there was a very full pot for the whole committee.  And…

The Pizza Ordering Formula

At some point in your academic career, you will be responsible for catering. Yes; catering! You didn’t sign up for it, but face it, science is a social enterprise and food and drink help fuel the intellectual exchange. Scientists must learn many soft skills and organizing meals whether by making a reservation at a fancy…