Tag Archives: Work ethic

No deadline more than a week away really works

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Joan E. Strassmann

In our trimesterly meetings with grad students and postdocs we have been discussing the importance of personal deadlines along with larger goals. One person said she liked deadlines, and would appreciate it if we set them together and then reminded … Continue reading →

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A secret solution to the challenge of finding a work-life balance

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Joan E. Strassmann

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 →

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