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Success as a Failure

29/01/2013 3 Comments

Why go to graduate school? To win a Nobel Prize one day? You like the work (me)? Someone has offered you a position (Paid to learn – great!)? There are many reasons to start – and complete – a PhD. Current academic training creates many candidates for limited career positions. Much has been written about […]

Filed Under: Misc, Sci Ed Tagged With: my experience, science education, training

Can sport teach science about excellence?

29/12/2010 8 Comments

Science knowledge has improved sport performance in many ways. New training and recovery programs plus advances in equipment have led to new heights of achievement. Is it time for science to learn from sport? When I was considering grad school, a mentor told me: A working scientist needs to be 2 of these 3: smart, […]

Filed Under: Sci Ed, Science Tagged With: funding, hockey, question, science communication, sport, training

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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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