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Writing about scientists (more Finkbeiner posts)

10/04/2015 Leave a Comment

How should we talk about science and the people behind the discoveries? In our outreach program, Future Science Leaders, we want to show the work of science so we are trying to show the personality of scientists – but we also want students to be inspired by the accomplishments. My default position is to try […]

Filed Under: Sci Ed

Illness hiatus

15/01/2015 Leave a Comment

I’m making good use of the Canadian health care system and I’m not sure when I will get back to writing.

Filed Under: Misc

Contagious Holiday Spirit

16/11/2014 8 Comments

Our 3D printed virus ornaments are ready! We are selling these ornaments to raise money for science outreach. New for 2020: Coronavirus ornaments We have: Last week, I shared our first few prints on Twitter and they were well received. We had plans to add glitter, but I learned that I should be nowhere near […]

Filed Under: Misc, Sci Ed

Geek Crafts

10/11/2014 Leave a Comment

I’ve been taking some time to create with my hands lately. I’ve always loved needlework – it speaks to my precision and obsessive nature – and you get to see progress. On those days where you feel like nothing is getting done (grad school or grant days, anyone?), those quilting and cross stitch projects where you […]

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Behavioural Adaptations

02/11/2014 Leave a Comment

There is often a lot of talk about how men can’t help showing their appreciation for women – I mean, it’s biology, right? 1 So I thought you might be interested in some of my behavioural adaptations in response to this male appreciation and its potential darker side: my girlfriends and I always phone each […]

Filed Under: Misc Tagged With: fairness, women

Update on Canadian Running Challenge

01/11/2014 2 Comments

I’m still going!! I finished the equivalent of 5 marathons on October 31st (2 months). I started moving on Sept. 1, 2014 to honour Terry Fox (read more). You can follow my progress and you can see that my running (jogging?) is improving. I may have turned the corner where I’m starting to feel better […]

Filed Under: Misc Tagged With: canada, hero, running, stubborn

Jury members: who killed Lovdeep?

02/10/2014 1 Comment

The student investigators have provided their reasoning and conclusions for the murder of Lovdeep Citrine. We need a jury to decide who has made the best argument! Please read through the explanations (linked below) and let me know who you believe and why!  Note: if you want to see the evidence for yourself, it is […]

Filed Under: Sci Ed

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genegeek150logoHello. I'm Catherine and I'm using this space to try something outside of academic writing. I enjoy molecular genetics, science education, crafts, and travel. I hope you enjoy my projects and writing. Read More…

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