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Lost scribes

July 11, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
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Why has note-taking at seminars become so rare? Continue reading →

Time to grow

June 27, 2019June 29, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 5 Comments
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As scientists, the most important thing we can give our children is our time. Continue reading →

Where are science’s moralising gods?

June 20, 2019July 1, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
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The scientific community needs moral standards if it is to continue its growth. Continue reading →

Kids and Kardashians

April 18, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Starting a family is something that’s often presented as a risk in career terms. In fact, it may actually turn you into a better risk-taker. Continue reading →

MySciMoment: Brooke Morriswood

February 20, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 3 Comments
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Every scientist has a “moment”, an event that set them on their path. This is my moment. Continue reading →

Great scientists, great women – Pt. 1

January 21, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments
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The first of a new series celebrating individual women and their contributions to science, mathematics, medicine and engineering. 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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