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Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez, and the importance of narrative

September 19, 2021September 23, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
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Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez

Women’s tennis can show science why excellence alone isn’t the whole story. Continue reading →

Live and let die

September 12, 2021 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 3 Comments
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Vincenzo Camuccini “La morte di Cesare”

An aversion to asking tough questions in the here and now can lead to a messier and more painful outcome in the future. Continue reading →

Stop the ventriloquists!

August 27, 2018 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
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Students need to learn how to answer questions. Not letting them do so is a failure of mentorship. Continue reading →

Catechism (A short guide to asking questions in seminars)

May 21, 2016February 25, 2025 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 10 Comments

 

Discussion is the lifeblood of scientific research, but it’s often an unnerving experience to raise your hand and ask a question in a scientific seminar. The following is intended as a short self-help guide to overcome that pesky psychological hurdle…

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