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As a PhD student who was constantly penalised in their high school years for ‘unclear writing’ and ‘needs structure,’ I understand the impact of good feedback, and …
The last couple of days have been especially trying for me. I have been suffering from anxiety in the workplace after working for two bosses that enjoyed seeing other…
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  • May 31, 2019
This year, the Golden Goose awards were handed out to scientists for their momentous contribution to COVID-19 research. 
When I was little, I told my mom I wanted a dead mouse collection. Although my mom was used to my strange ideas, she put her foot down saying dead mice weren’t the best…
Some people don’t like reviewing. I don't understand this, because I happen to love it! And after 15 years of reviewing, I have learned that there are a few…
Infographics are visual communication formats containing graphs, charts, and illustrations. This article explores the role of infographics in healthcare and how they…
I first stumbled across astronomy by reading Stephen Hawking’s ‘A Brief History of Time,’ and countless documentaries on the Discovery channel. I was fascinated by it…
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  • May 30, 2019
We have made great strides in combatting homophobia and transphobia, but some people now think that everything must be fine. And if everything’s fine, then why are LGBTQ…
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  • June 28, 2019
I was dismissed from my PhD program at the end of my second year. Around the same time, my then-husband and I separated and eventually divorced, my dog died, and my…
A supervisor let me down spectacularly, and now I feel that my skill set is somewhat lacking. Although I fired this supervisor due to a host of reasons that have…