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A letter to a friend

November 17, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

Dear Ruth,

I’m very sorry that you were unhappy about the recent postings on the blog and the generally negative tone that has characterised a lot of the recent material. I’m also very sorry if you, as a fellow group leader, felt that you were being accused of exploiting the students in your care. 

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Science’s shamans

July 28, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
René Magritte, “La Traversée Difficile”

Lecturing is not about knowing everything, it’s about being good at learning. And science’s shamans are the best at it.

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Masters and apprentices

January 6, 2022 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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PhD students are essential components of junior research groups – but who’s really the master, and who’s the apprentice? Continue reading →

Mentoring the next generation

October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 7 Comments

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Gerrit Dou, “The Poulterer’s Shop”

My lab might be closing soon because of insufficient research productivity. Is it really because I supervised too many undergraduate students? And if so, should I regret it? Continue reading →

The Usual Suspects, the usual hazards

June 20, 2021July 8, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

 

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Artwork by Mark Palfreyman.

We have hazard signs for harmful chemicals, so why not have hazard signs for harmful mentors? Continue reading →

Potential Difference

March 14, 2021March 14, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Recruitment is also about screening for potential, and not just for finding finished products. Continue reading →

It couldn’t ever happen to me

February 12, 2020 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 5 Comments

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George Clausen, “Schoolgirls”

Academics always need a Plan B, because career longevity is never guaranteed. Continue reading →

Imparting a point of view

November 29, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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William Bell Scott, “Ailsa Craig”

Teaching science and supervising research isn’t just about facts, tools, and techniques. It’s also about getting people to see the world around them in a different way.  Continue reading →

Manners and mentorship

September 29, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Ernst & Gustav Klimt, “Pan tröstet Psyche” [Pan consoles Psyche]

Politeness isn’t just about knowing when to pass the salt. Continue reading →

The best ticket in town

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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David Teniers the Younger, “A Kermis on St. George’s Day”

The end of a semester is a cause for pride and rejoicing. Continue reading →

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