Category Archives: science

A frog on my blog is my goal and it’s gotten a “tee hee!”

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Many thanks to Mermaid for forwarding me this most excellent email signature from a local frog biologist, and for securing Dr. Helbing’s permission to blog it! I remember a phase of DNA helix squiggles in email signatures in the early … Continue reading →

Posted in art, nature, science, screenshots, silliness | 8 Comments

There should be an APP for that!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(where APP = Automatic PDF Pusher) I have five browser tabs open to article abstracts, from four different journals. All five articles are currently published as provisional PDFs. All look interesting and/or relevant to my work, but don’t quite tip … Continue reading →

Posted in publishing, science, technology, the wonders of technology | 14 Comments

The timers they are a-changin’

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

When my parents were visiting earlier this year, my Mum asked me why I don’t wear a watch any more. “I just use my iPhone”, I explained. “But don’t you miss having a watch?” “No. Strapping a device to your … Continue reading →

Posted in career, grant wrangling, personal, science, silliness, technology | 18 Comments

Useful resources for trainees

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As part of my new role as the go-to person for everything related to my department’s trainees, I’ve put together a list of resources that I thought some readers might also find useful or interesting. The list is posted at … Continue reading →

Posted in career, communication, education, grant wrangling, publishing, science | 4 Comments

I’M SORRY!!!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This article suddenly made me feel just terrible about the many mutations I’ve introduced into all those poor genes and their promoters!  

Posted in bad people, English language, fun with language, science, screenshots, silliness | 8 Comments

What’s in a name?: towards the development of a novel analysis of grant titles

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about how I’m going to be responsible for helping all trainees in my new department identify, apply for, and manage their awards (comment on my post, you bastards please!). I’ve spent some time … Continue reading →

Posted in career, English language, fun with language, grant wrangling, science | 23 Comments

Ask The Blogosphere – how can we help trainees with their studentship & fellowship applications?

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I mentioned in a recent post that part of my job is going to involve specialising in something that I’d previously listed as a long-term career goal. As you’ve probably already guessed from this post’s title, I’m now ready (with … Continue reading →

Posted in career, education, grant wrangling, science | 13 Comments

UPDATED Linked into Vancouver science

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As I’ve mentioned in a few recent posts, the interconnectedness of the (small and young but growing nicely) Vancouver science sector continues to amaze me. At most large work-related meetings and at every sciency social event I attend, I run … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, Canada, career, communication, personal, science, technology, Vancouver | 9 Comments

The (author)shipping news

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(please excuse the rampant self-promotion that follows) Well well well, what do we have here? But wait! There’s more! When I moved from a postdoctoral position to a job in biotech marketing in 2005, I thought my publishing days were … Continue reading →

Posted in career, original research, personal, publishing, science, screenshots | 14 Comments

Scooped – why I have a hard time getting on board with Open Science

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Well, now that all the excitement‘s dying down (for now), I finally find myself with enough time and motivation to start writing a follow-up post to the inaugural Science Online Vancouver event, which I attended on a very rainy Thursday … Continue reading →

Posted in career, communication, evolution, original research, personal, publishing, science, the media, Vancouver | 33 Comments