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Improv for scientific communication with Aniek Ivens
How I wish I understood you, but I have no idea what you are talking about. You seem friendly and animated and clearly love your research, but what is your question? Why do you like this figure so much? What … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Creativity, Science writing for the public, Scientific meetings, Talks
Tagged improv, outreach, science communication, talks
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What is NSF’s Advisory Committee for the Biological Sciences supposed to do?
When I got asked to be on the Advisory Committee (AC) for the Biological Sciences at NSF, I said yes. I supposed this was an important thing to do. I have been trying to say no and preserve time for … Continue reading
Posted in Grant proposals, Managing an academic career, NSF, Outreach
Tagged advisory committies, careers, funding, grants, NSF, outreach
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The joy of outreach!
Emilie Snell-Rood has organized a museum day after the Animal Behavior meetings in Boulder next week. I signed up to participate months ago, knowing it was the right thing to do, and might be fun. As the time neared, of … Continue reading
