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I have a problem. I have a bit of a fixation on finishing what I start, of sticking through to the bitter end (whatever that endpoint is in my head). This “problem”, as I label it, seems as if it … Continue reading →

My post on gender in academia was reposted at CENtral Science this week, and an interesting discussion was sparked in the comments & continued on Twitter. Are women in science getting less mentoring than our male colleagues? Or do women … Continue reading →

Last night, Pub-Style Science (formerly Isis vs Tomasson) had, by all accounts, a very stimulating discussion about being a #scimom. Although I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, it sparked a flurry of Twitter & blogging activity in … Continue reading →

Last night, I caught part of an episode of Big Bang Theory. It’s not a show I typically watch. In this episode, one character (Leonard) gets irritated with his neurotic roommate (Sheldon) for revealing a big Harry Potter spoiler, which … Continue reading →

Because Dr Isis wants to be entertained… In my desk: a comb, a watch & iPod charger I rarely never use because I have a smartphone for the gym, naproxen, lotion (that I really only use in winter), gum (from … Continue reading →