Category Archives: role models

Book Club – The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

Ben Barres was a remarkable scientist – a modern-day giant who will undoubtedly be remembered in the field of neuroscience as a pioneer in uncovering the critical role of glia. He will also be remembered as a powerful proponent for … Continue reading →

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What scientists inspire you?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

I’m trying to make the difficult transition out of postdoc-dom into a more permanent position. It’s been hard, full of rejection and difficult personal and professional negotiations, and my future is still very uncertain. During this time, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading →

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Getting to know you

Posted on January 26, 2018 by

In my courses this semester I have over 100 neuroscience students, ranging from just-declared sophomores to early grad students, and I am trying to get to know each one! It’s a challenge but I know it’s important, especially for the … Continue reading →

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Silent Spring Book Club

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

We recently read Silent Spring, the classic exposé of the impact of pesticides written by Rachel Carson in 1962. The book details the use of these chemicals, and the severe but overlooked impact on the environment, from widespread destruction of … Continue reading →

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“I do it for all the little girls”

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

So we didn’t shatter that highest glass ceiling yet. Like many people, since last week I’ve been trying to stay positive and think of things I/we can do to promote a better, supportive society. A recent article in the New … Continue reading →

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Book Club – Lab Girl

Posted on July 20, 2016 by

We recently read Lab Girl, the nationally bestselling memoir by Hope Jahren, PhD. Dr. Jahren is a Professor at the University of Hawai’i Manoa where she runs a Geobiology Laboratory. She also blogs about interactions between women and men in … Continue reading →

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Do the same rules apply to all genders as mentors?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

Image source: http://zap2it.com/2015/01/parks-and-recreation-leslie-knope-feminist-goddess/ I have great summer student. She was a student of mine at my previous institution and came to do research in my current lab for her summer internship. On her first day I was really busy and … Continue reading →

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