Author Archives: Jennifer Rohn

About Jennifer Rohn

Scientist, novelist, rock chick

In which I become Justin Bieber

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

Sometimes the comment thread is the best part about blogging for The Guardian: The ultimate accolade.

Posted in Silliness, Stereotypes | 5 Comments

In which my language becomes everyone’s – for a moment

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

Following on from my piece in the Guardian this week about the chickenpox vaccine, my friend Buffy clued me in to this clever little number in the Onion that had been published the day before. It’s too gloriously sunny and … Continue reading →

Posted in LabLit, Scientific thinking, Silliness | 4 Comments

In which I grapple with my Inner Imposter

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

I’ve been thinking a lot about Imposter Syndrome this past week. It’s no surprise why: several funded positions have come up in the department recently, and the process of applying for science-related personal funding always brings out the worst feelings … Continue reading →

Posted in Careers, Staring into the abyss, The profession of science, Women in science, Writing | 17 Comments

In which the season turns

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

London is in the throes of springtime, and everything is in bud. Last year this time, my belly was swelling ever bigger in pregnancy. Now, my son – nearing the seven month mark – grows so fast that he seems … Continue reading →

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In which outrage finds focus: petition about the Daily Mail Peiris/Aderin-Pocock affair

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

Most of you have probably heard about the crass article that appeared in everyone’s favorite working mum- and immigrant-bashing rag (that’s me firmly in its sights, then, for embodying both evils simultaneously), the Daily Mail. Which one, you ask? Because … Continue reading →

Posted in The profession of science, Women in science | 6 Comments

In which satellite models trump circumspection: the case of MH370

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

The strange disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH340 has captivated the world, myself included. In an era of instant information, it’s sobering that an entire Boeing 777 could just vanish. I am sure I am not the only one who … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific method, Scientific thinking | 10 Comments

In which we feel the force

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

It’s amazing what you can buy off the internet these days.

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In which I admire their honesty

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

Kudos to Mateja Erdani Kreft of the University of Ljubljana and Horst Robenek from the University of Münster for telling it like it is: You don’t often see such candor in the methods section of your local journal article – … Continue reading →

Posted in Scientific method, Scientific papers, Scientific thinking, Silliness, The profession of science | 5 Comments

In which we discover a new song

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

After months of relentless rain and wind, today London felt suddenly and inexorably whalloped over the head by spring. Complete with Disney-style stars and birds orbiting its head. Our garden has gone ballistic with spring bulbs. Normally for every ten … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic bliss, Gardening | 5 Comments

In which sexism leaves me speechless

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

There’s a lot of talk about sexism in science these days – blogposts, op-eds and tweets roll out on a daily basis, and even Parliamentary committees get worked up about it. It’s no longer a minority of isolated people concerned … Continue reading →

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