Category Archives: Stereotypes

In which we make a splash: Fiction Lab in the papers

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Jennifer Rohn

A perplexing start this morning: a text from the lovely Sarah Main, director of CaSE, congratulating me on a mention in London’s Metro newspaper and wishing me “luck on Monday”. Cue breaking out into a cold sweat as, seeing nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in LabLit, Stereotypes | 3 Comments

In which I receive a gift

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Jennifer Rohn

What do you buy the female scientist who has everything? A few days ago I noticed a news clip in the London Evening Standard, mentioning that a new line of Lego featuring women researchers had sold out within hours of … Continue reading →

Posted in Silliness, Stereotypes, The profession of science, Women in science | 8 Comments

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