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Poster session blues

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Joan E. Strassmann

Did I miss your poster? Were there hundreds of posters crammed into narrow aisles? Was the poster session only two hours long? Did I find plenty of people to talk to who did not have posters? Sometimes I like to … Continue reading →

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Do you have a QR code for your poster?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Joan E. Strassmann

Those QR code things sure are useful for quick access to websites, phone numbers, email addresses, or just about whatever you want to link to. Get a QR code reader for your smart phone so you can quickly go to … Continue reading →

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Measuring the success of a scientific meeting

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Joan E. Strassmann

     The success of a scientific meeting is something we care about, but measuring it may be complicated. One might think the best measure involves whether or not the stated goals were accomplished. These goals could be as simple … Continue reading →

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What to do when your mind and fingers wander during a talk

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Joan E. Strassmann

You are sitting in a dark room, your internet-activated computer right in front of you. Facebook beckons. Your email icon is bouncing, but you really want to listen to this talk. But the body is weak. What to do? This … Continue reading →

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