Monthly Archives: April 2010

In which I seek more poetry

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Jennifer Rohn

Scientific research has its ups and downs, its bounteous harvests and dry spells, its joys and frustrations. But how often does it have its poetry? I started to ponder this issue while I was interviewing the singer/songwriter Billy Bragg for … Continue reading →

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In which I conform to gender stereotypes

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Jennifer Rohn

I was gripped by a sense of mounting panic as I stared at the diagram in front of me, shoulders tensed and pen clenched in my right hand. I’d been bashing away at the thought experiment for well over fifteen … Continue reading →

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In which I officially leave my last note in the lab

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Jennifer Rohn

I may work with some of science’s finest minds, but there comes a point when you have to bow to the inevitable. Leaving notes in the lab simply does not work. Those who notice it will just think you’re a … Continue reading →

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In which I hunker down

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Jennifer Rohn

It’s crunch time. I’ve cleared my desk for the final assault. No more distractions, no more experiments: I’ve even thrown away all my cell cultures so that they can’t tempt me with their gossamer lamellipodial embraces, with their scandalously promiscuous … Continue reading →

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