Posts

April 25, 2013

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Phew, what a crazy semester. In case you’re wondering why I’ve written only a few times in 2013, it’s because the last few months can only be summed up using my favorite Minnesotan catch phrase: uff da. In happy news, … Continue reading →

March 29, 2013

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3:41 AM | Gratitude

I am going to admit it- grad school has been kicking my ass lately. I’m not going to go into the stress and the tears and the feelings of complete inadequacy, overwhelming anxiety, or sheer exhaustion. Mostly because for all … Continue reading →

February 15, 2013

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12:07 AM | Dating Tips from the Animal Kingdom

Valentine’s Day is upon us. That time of year when the pink and red confetti is flying, Cupid’s arrows are ready to spring from his bow, and the true Casanovas try to outdo each other with fabulous date ideas. While … Continue reading →

February 12, 2013

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9:24 PM | Our first blogaversary

It was one year ago today that A Day in the Life Sciences launched. How do I know that? Because we started on Charles Darwin’s birthday. And we made him this awesome card: A lot has happened in the … Continue reading →

February 11, 2013

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7:44 PM | My Science Thanks

Living in Nashville, I have had the opportunity to talk to my share of celebrities. Sure, most of them have been washed-up stars of 90′s sitcoms that for some reason appear in town, but they’ve taught me a few things. … Continue reading →

January 31, 2013

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3:18 AM | #scio13: Day 0.5

The good news: So far it’s everything I’ve wanted it to be and more The bad news: I have pretty much gone crazy. I can’t control myself. I’m mildly concerned that Kendra is going to start putting sedatives in my … Continue reading →

January 30, 2013

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2:59 AM | #scio13!!!!!

It started with a little feeling in the back of my brain. I love science- I have always loved science- and I am one of those freaks that actually enjoys being in the lab twelve hours a day. You know … Continue reading →

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2:28 AM | SciArt at Scio13- Here we come!

This year we are heading to ScienceOnline2013, and beyond the incredible assortment of writers, we are going to be meeting an astonishing group of artists. These are the people that balance the wonders of science discovery and splendor of the … Continue reading →

January 24, 2013

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3:32 PM | Killer Snails and Novel Drug Breakthroughs

This are not your friendly fish tank-cleaning sails, harmlessly trailing their huge sucker mouth to wherever the next large algae deposit is; These are predatory, carnivorous sea snails. Yes, I said predatory. Venom that can paralyze, administered by a hypodermic-like … Continue reading →

December 05, 2012

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8:13 PM | Sequestration

One of the reasons that I became a scientist (you know… besides my obvious obsession with science) is that economics and business make me gag. Who cares about money when there are brains to explore? Unfortunately, a threat to the … Continue reading →

October 09, 2012

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7:38 PM | TGINAU (Thank God I’m Not an Undergrad)

I apologize for the long delay between posts, but please have some sympathy. A terrible thing has happened to me this semester: I’m being forced to take an undergrad class. The class is advanced neuroanatomy, and as a neuroscientist-in-training I … Continue reading →

July 27, 2012

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2:21 PM | World’s Most Kick-ass Crustacean

I am a neuroscientist. I spend my time with a pipet in my hand. To be more accurate, these days I spend my time drooling in front of a computer eight hours a day (ahhh MRI research). I am about … Continue reading →

July 23, 2012

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3:23 PM | The Transition from Technician to Graduate Student

Though a lot of people go straight from undergrad to graduate school, an increasing number of college graduates have chosen to take time off from academia to gain experience and insight in the scientific community. This can be done by … Continue reading →

July 16, 2012

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9:02 PM | Coming soon on ADLSciences…

Wow… it has certainly been a long time, hasn’t it? But don’t worry, adoring fans; vacations, research, family, and general summer-ness can’t take us away forever! We will be back soon, and here’s what you have to look forward to: … Continue reading →

June 18, 2012

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7:31 PM | A Scientist’s Letter to the Public

Dear Public, We both seem to have forgotten this, but you and I are in business together. Whether you realize it or not, my paycheck is supplied by your taxes. Before I go any further, I want to take a … Continue reading →