I'm the Problem: My Generation's Addiction to Bibliometrics
The Edge for Scholars
Publication-based measures of scientific impact provide little of value to the research community. Despite assertions that bibliometrics can improve the evaluation of scientists and their establishments, we lack a qualitative …
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Nut Up, Faculty
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
As the fall leaves begin to make their way earthbound, undergrads scurry around campus and you find yourself hunkering down in blanket on a brisk evening or two, Fighty Squirrel …
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Detouring Around the IRB: New Regulations from HHS
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The Department of Health and Human Services proposed revisions this week to modernize regulations protecting the safety of research participants. One of the most important results of the proposed changes …
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Calm in the Storm: Finding Your Zen at Work
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Have you ever had a panicked colleague breathlessly share how hard they are working on grants, papers and mentoring only to find that you feel completely stressed out just having …
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A Fussy, Stubborn and Unreasonable Woman: The Contributions of Frances Kelsey to Safety and Science
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Frances Oldham Kelsey. This name may not ring a bell, but it should. She died on August 7 at the age of 101. But how does Dr. Kelsey affect you? Dr. Kelsey …
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Introduction to Medical and Other Ignorance
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
It turns out that asking a foundation to support your medical school prep class entitled “Introduction to Medical and Other Ignorance” is a tough sell. But an Op/Ed in …
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I Don't Think Team Means What You Think It Means
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Team work. Team building. Team meetings. There’s a whole lot of team-themed language that’s used in how we think about the folks we work with and the projects …
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Academic Social Media Tangles: The Evolving Tale of Jennifer Berdahl
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
An interesting thing is happening to our northern neighbors. Several prominent academics have been asked by their universities to “ix-nay on the talky-say about work-hey”. Academics are built to gather …
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Unicorns-106; Mike Huckabee's DNA Schedule-0
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
“Life begins at conception. This isn’t just a Biblical view — it’s affirmed by modern science and every unique human DNA schedule, which is present at conception.” – Mike Huckabee, …
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Making Lemonade: A Retraction Watch Interview
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Retraction. Its a word that for many scientists is synonymous with phrases like ‘failure’, ‘dishonesty’, and ‘career ending’. A recent Retraction Watch features an interview with Pamela Roland, a Professor …
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