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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Into the ether….
-written by Axon- I’m becoming a statistic. I don’t think my reasons for leaving academia are accurately described in this recent Atlantic article, or really in USA Today either, but I can say they are ‘family related.’ I suppose I’m … Continue reading
If you don’t eat, sleep, and breathe science, get out of the lab! ….is an antiquated view
– written by Nucleus – If you don’t wake up thinking about science – eating, sleeping, breathing science – then you are not meant to be a scientist. This field is too hard to make it in, so if you’re … Continue reading
Making the Pursuit of Academic Science Less Selfish
– Written by Nucleus – When the topic of choosing a career as an academic comes up, many of my colleagues view their choice as a selfless one. “I could be making a ton more money doing X or Y … Continue reading
Is Pursuing Biology Selfish?
– Written by Golgi – Bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate’s degrees are words that my family is beginning to incorporate into their vocabulary. When he was twenty years old, my father illegally immigrated to the U.S from Mexico with little more … Continue reading
Like a Boss
– written by Dendrite – Disclaimer: I actually like my boss, which is more than many of my friends can say. This does not mean our relationship is without conflict, nor that he doesn’t make me want to pull my … Continue reading
5 Brainy Birds 