A lot has happened since I last wrote a blog entry. I haven't really had time to indulge in the pleasure of writing for a couple of months. In a nutshell, a pandemic viral outbreak has happened, of course, and I—like so many people around the world—have retreated as much as I can into my … Continue reading Watching the grass grow—a pandemic spring at home
science communication
Fall reading, part I: Math matters
I guess I always thought I'd use more math in my work. I'm trained as a scientist. I now train students in foundational biology concepts and ways in which science and scientists connect with the world. And yet, most of the math I do involves only simple arithmetic, algebraic manipulations, and elementary statistics. It turns … Continue reading Fall reading, part I: Math matters
SciComm Takes Center Stage
I've been busy the past few months with the kick-off of a new academic year. One of the biggest shifts for me has been the extent to which science communication has risen to the top of my to-do lists. We've reached the midpoint of my semester and a relaxing few days for Fall Break, so … Continue reading SciComm Takes Center Stage
Reading about scientific writing
I'm gearing up to teach a seminar course for senior undergraduates, starting this week. The course has two main types of activities: a semester-long writing project and oral presentations about scientific findings relating to the course theme. I've already written a bit here about circadian rhythms—the topic I like to use in this course. But … Continue reading Reading about scientific writing
Mulled Science 