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Hashtag SciComm: How Social Media Platforms Are Shaping the Future of Science
By Efraín E. Rivera-Serrano 0000-0003-1823-8642 Early in school, we are introduced to the scientific method as a stepwise process of experimentation used to answer questions that have not been previously answered. Beyond the self-evident goal
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in UncategorizedHow To Get The Most Out Of A Scientific Conference
0000-0003-1823-8642 On July 21, 2018, Joshua Hall (@jdhallphd), Director of @UNCPREP @UNC School of Medicine and creator and host of the @hellophd podcast, posed a question for Science Twitter that generated a thread worth
Running Laboratory Meetings
0000-0003-1823-8642 When I started my research group, I realized that I had to have lab meetings and that there were many approaches to these gatherings. One of the first things to arrange is the schedule.
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inIf the Script for “Avengers: Infinity War” Was Peer-Reviewed
0000-0003-1823-8642 Warning: this article contains spoilers for the movie. What if movie scripts were subjected to the same peer-review process as a scientific manuscript? Peer-review for a scientific paper involves a journal editor sending your
Revising Your First Scientific Manuscript
0000-0003-1823-8642 By Michael Hsieh “Dear Author”. That email salutation, and minor variations, still gives me a jolt of adrenaline and trepidation. I’ve been publishing scientific papers for almost three decades, but I frantically
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inFive Kinds of STEM-themed Nonfiction Books for Kids
0000-0003-1823-8642 By Melissa Stewart It’s a great time for children’s nonfiction! In recent years, these books have undergone exciting and dramatic changes, evolving into five distinct categories. Who can benefit from understanding the characteristics of
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inKeeping Curious Kids Engaged in STEM
0000-0002-8715-28960000-0003-1823-8642 By Melissa Stewart Young children are naturally curious. They spend their days exploring the world, and they’re constantly asking, “Why?” But sadly, many primary-grade students who are enthusiastic about science, technology, engineering, and math
If the Script for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Was Peer-Reviewed
0000-0002-8715-28960000-0003-1823-8642 In celebration of the home release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I thought it would be interesting to portray how the movie would be critiqued if subjected to the scientific peer-review process.
A Brief Guide To Writing Your First Scientific Manuscript
0000-0002-8715-28960000-0003-1823-8642 I’ve had the privilege of writing a few manuscripts in my research career to date, and helping trainees write them. It’s hard work, but planning and organization helps. Here’s some thoughts on how to approach writing