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Tag Archives: children
Why it is OK to have kids in grad school or as a post-doc
There was a post by Leonard Cassuto on having kids in graduate school and what a difference it made to one student when she heard that it was explicitly all right. The point that Leonard made was that our role … Continue reading
Can a professor be a mom?
Guess what? It is normal to have children. They are one of life’s greatest joys. I cannot imagine life without my three wonderful children. There is tons written about the challenges of being a professor with children, but I think … Continue reading
Posted in Professors with families
Tagged academia, children, Family, Mother, motherhood, Parent, Work–life balance
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A secret solution to the challenge of finding a work-life balance
Wash U has appointed me to their work-life balance committee. It makes me a little nervous, because I’m not sure what I think about this. In my group I want the people with passion for research and for new ideas. … Continue reading
Posted in Managing an academic career
Tagged balance, children, creativity, Employment, grit, leisure, new ideas, Organizations, Parenting, passion, Rethinking Work, sleep, teaching, work, Work and Family, Work ethic, Work–life balance
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