Tag Archives: W. D. Hamilton

What E. O. Wilson got right, what confused him, and what he disrespected

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Joan E. Strassmann

The brilliant conservation and ant biologist E. O. Wilson wrote a bizarre piece for the Wall Street Journal recently. It is modified from an upcoming book of advice for young students. It has inspired an intense flurry of highly negative … Continue reading →

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Nominate your hero, your mentor, or your colleague for that well-deserved award

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Joan E. Strassmann

Do you sometimes wonder how the people that get prizes are chosen? Can you think of someone who had a big influence on you that should get a prize? Identify the prizes given by your scientific societies and nominate the … Continue reading →

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