Category Archives: Industry

It’s Hell in the Hallway

Posted on January 3, 2015 by 5BrainyBirds

– a post by Axon – It happened. I got a job! In industry. I’m stepping off the academic train and dipping my toe into something completely different. To be clear, the company I’ll be working for is definitely science-related and hired me … Continue reading →

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What I learned from Diana Nyad, Soothsayer

Posted on September 4, 2013 by 5BrainyBirds

– written by Axon – photo of Diana Nyad, by Enrique de la Osa Diana Nyad had three things that she wanted to say as she emerged, swollen, sunburned, and dehydrated from her grueling 103 mile, nearly 53 hour swim … Continue reading →

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Into the ether….

Posted on July 31, 2013 by 5BrainyBirds

-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 →

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