Monthly Archives: May 2012

In which the post-doctoral playing field is leveled – in one small corner

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Jennifer Rohn

The British governmental body responsible for funding research and postgraduate training in engineering and the physical sciences, known as the EPSRC, has been getting some bad press recently. But I couldn’t help being impressed by their new fellowship policy, which … Continue reading →

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In which science funding gets personal

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Jennifer Rohn

We are usually one step removed from the science that we fund. As taxpayers, we delegate to government bodies the decision about where and how much cash is allocated. Even if we give to specific charities, we can’t control which … Continue reading →

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In which they don’t make ‘em like they used to

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Jennifer Rohn

One of the annoying things about getting old is resenting change. So when you’re a scientist, it doesn’t help that the lab environment is one of the most mutable places on earth. New technology emerges all the time, and our … Continue reading →

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In which we fail to adhere

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jennifer Rohn

I’m trundling along here in my new lab, still trying to get everything up and running. On the tissue culture front, things have been fraught for some time, what with delays installing the carbon dioxide and nitrogen tanks, with learning … Continue reading →

Posted in The profession of science | 19 Comments