Originally posted January 30, 2012 In order to attain the Golden Fleece, Jason was tasked with three … um … tasks. He had to yoke up a couple of fire-breathing oxen and have them plow a field. Then he had to plant the field with dragon’s teeth, which quickly grew […]
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Originally posted January 12, 2012 How should we be training our undergraduates? As many of you are aware, the Sheri Sangji tragedy has touched off another round of navel-gazing since the filing of criminal charges against her former advisor, Patrick Harran, of UCLA. For those of you who aren’t up […]
Sciencegeist: Lab Safety Post-Sheri Sangji
Originally posted October 7, 2011 Helping Science Classrooms and Supporting Educators Throughout the U.S. Donor’s Choose is a truly remarkable website that IS making a difference in the education of K-12 students all over the US. The site’s basic premise is that they provide a framework for teachers to request […]
Sciencegeist: Donors choose
Originally posted October 3, 2011 Hi all, For those of you who didn’t know (and I did a horrible job of broadcasting this at the time), my post last week (The Maillard Reaction was written for a blogging carnival set up by C&E News. My friend Rachel, the C&E News […]
Sciencegeist: My favorite reactions!
September 25, 2011 My favorite reaction I suppose my favorite reaction isn’t necessarily the same as most other chemists. In the lab, the best reactions are ones that are well behaved and predictable. These reactions give high yields and can often bring about transformations from simple molecules to molecules of […]
Sciencegeist: The Maillard Reaction
Originally posted September 18, 2011 The advice you won’t be getting at that panel discussion … and the article you should have read three (or more) years ago September 18, 2011 It’s time for the yearly the academic job frenzy once again. The ads are out and the props are […]
Sciencegeist: Getting an Academic Job
August 23, 2011 In the current issue of Nature Chemistry there is an entire section of “Insight” articles touching on aspects of our life/work as chemists away from the bench. There are some really great reads in there, and, for the moment, these articles are open access. I highly recommend […]
Sciencegeist: Nature Chemistry Commentary
Originally posted August 2, 2011 Um … I hope this isn’t my fault August 2, 2011 Today is Chemistry Day over at the Scientific American Blog Network! There are so many fantastic posts by so many fantastic writers!! You should really go check them out. Here’s the full listing. They […]
Sciencegeist: Chemistry Day on the Scientific American Blog Network
Originally posted July 22, 2011 I’ve written a roundup for our CHEMisperceptions round table. Because our site isn’t functioning the way it should, the post is over at CJ’s. Have a great weekend! mrh
Sciencegeist: CHEMisperceptions, Roundup
Originally posted July 21, 2011 Leigh is in good form today for day 4. Her rant on the word “organic” is a really fun read with some history that I didn’t really know about splashed in! Good stuff. We’re back here tomorrow for a brief roundup and the release of […]