Category Archives: troubles of science

Sezen & Sensibility: Lab dynamics & the promotion of (ir)responsible conduct of research

Posted on July 19, 2011 by biochembelle

The chemistry tubes have been abuzz lately with the ongoing saga of the Bengu Sezen misconduct investigation. For excellent coverage, go check out ChemBark’s posts. It is a disturbing tale of years of data fabrication, fraud, sabotage, evasion, and perjury … Continue reading →

Posted in advisor/trainee interactions, attitudes, conduct of research, ethics in science, lab management, retractions, troubles of science | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Living in the Void: How much is a postdoc worth?

Posted on October 17, 2010 by biochembelle

A couple of months ago, I wrote what I intended to be the first post in a series about issues concerning postdoc pay, benefits, protections… We tend to fall into this amorphous, ambiguous state. We’re not students anymore, but we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in biomedical research, money, postdoc life, things they don't tell you in grad school, troubles of science | Tagged , | 2 Comments

What you say vs. what I hear

Posted on June 20, 2010 by biochembelle

The number of white men entering careers in science is dropping, and some cite this as evidence that careers in science are falling out of favor. Is there really a correlation? And what does the assertion say for the rest of us? Continue reading →

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If a white guy isn’t there, why would anyone want it?

Posted on June 17, 2010 by biochembelle

A while back I ran across this assertion in an article about the fate of science in the U.S. that bugged me. Basically it cites the fact that fewer white guys are pursuing scientific careers in the U.S. as evidence … Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes, poll, troubles of science | 7 Comments