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The Two-Body Problem
-post by Synapse- Update on that job interview: I killed it. But, in the end, I had to withdraw my name. I loved the school. I loved the people. I loved the program. I also love my husband. And I … Continue reading
Productivity Penalties When You’re Home with Your Sick Kiddo: the Community Buffer
–post by Nucleus– My kiddo has been out sick from daycare for three days, which means I have been home, more or less unavailable to the outside world, for three days. Right now, my normally rambunctious two and a half … Continue reading
Of Babies and Interviews
-post by Synapse– In my inbox there is a message from R1 University X, 4,000 miles away – “we would love to bring you out for an interview…” read the email. I burst into tears. My daughter is barely one … Continue reading
Cultivating a Confident STEM Girl
–post by Synapse- Innate biases. Confidence issues. Concern about being “smart”…. and pretty much everything that could happen during those teenage years. Let’s just say, I’m a bit nervous about having a baby girl. Yes, yes, I know. She already … Continue reading
Looking in the Mirror
– by Synapse – One of my favorite quotes comes from the Women in the World Summit in 2012. It’s not about science, it’s about politics, but it really resonated with me. “A guy is at a law firm or … Continue reading
What I learned from Diana Nyad, Soothsayer
– 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
There’s a Special Place in Hell for Women Who Don’t Help Other Women In Science
–a rhyme by Nucleus– In a quirky little land called Science, the treatment of women is not always fair. Many times our brains get overlooked for the size of our chest, our clothing, our hair. A simple switch of a … Continue reading
What a generous maternity policy you have!
– written by Synapse– I was bitching about my maternity leave policy to a friend the other day. First, I should say that I am currently on an NIH NRSA and I would actually consider their maternity policy very “generous” … Continue reading
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
Postdoc Purgatory
– written by Synapse – I’m pregnant. And yes, I realize that, unfortunately, this statement takes on a different weight coming from a lady-in-science. I will be the third of the 5 Brainy Birds to enter the world of … Continue reading
5 Brainy Birds 