While doing research on paleo-osteoarthritis, I came across an essay from the Journal of Cell Science by Martin A. Schwartz titled “The importance of stupidity in scientific research”. It seems to really resonate with me, so it must be true and I must share it. Here’s how it starts: “I… Read more“The Graduate School Experience”
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LOLs from the Past
I’m still typing up the data the field school and I collected two summers ago. I’m almost done though! Since I originally wrote these notes a so long ago I smile at some of the things I put in. Some of my notes include: “Biggest. Guy. Ever.”“Cannot do. Oops, NVM!”“Teeth… Read more“LOLs from the Past”
A Mystery
Around a dozen books were all due the day after I came back from San Diego. Before I left I figured I’d get a head start and return all of those books. But one of them. Never. Made. It. I now have an overdue book, Religion and Empire: The Dynamics… Read more“A Mystery”
On Bended Knee
My dissertation proposal is done, proofread, second guessed like no paper before. It’s attached to a mass email to my committee. All I need to do is hit the “Send” button. And… here… we… go…