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Announcing the launch of my new podcast!

To complete the requirements for my science communication certificate, I’m creating and launching a podcast series! The podcast, which I’m … More

podcast, sci comm, science, science communication, science writing

Girls-only STEM summer camps: do they “work”?

I just finished reading this article (and the related snippet at the bottom) about single-sex, STEM-focused summer camps: They’re fun. … More

camps, engineering, girls, opinion, programs, science, STEM

What I learned from Dr. R.

One night this past summer, I met with Dr. R to drink beers and talk about boys at The Marlin. … More

honesty, inspiration, productivity, research, schedule, science, streams

The first of several entires on Wien.

“When you get to Vienna, you must eat Mozart’s balls!” my Italian friend Serena enthusiastically suggested. Serena was walking me … More

Christmas markets, hibernation, Mozart, music, science, Vienna, Wien

Thoughts on dogs and grad students

I am a grad student. And I have a dog. When you are a grad student you work very, very … More

dog, enough, fear, graduate, husky, identity, love, school, science, scientist, student, worth

Day 5: Five days post-Toolik; humans.

It’s been five full days since I returned from the far North. Every experience changes us, often imperceptibly, sometimes deeply … More

Alaska, death, humans, nature, research, science, shame, work

Day 4: Alone

Today I was sent to our Atigun site alone to finish up captures. When I’m alone in Alaska, I feel alone. … More

Alaska, alone, flowers, mountains, research, science, squirrels, tundra

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