By G. T. Antell Nomenclature systems for researchers and study taxa Fights between academic scientists are bitter, but only because the stakes are low. This petty politics is so infamous as to have its own name, Sayre’s Law, which theorizes that the intensity of feelings about an issue are inversely related to its importance. However,Continue reading “Why I changed my name, according to the rules of Latin taxonomy”
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Bridging the intersections between art, computer science, and human behavior
By Mena Davidson Content warning: mention of sexual assault. Imagine, for a moment, that you are standing in the dark, surrounded by glowing orbs of white light. Several disjointed voices call out around you, forming a disconcerting sea of meaningless words and sounds. As you approach one of the floating spheres and put your earContinue reading “Bridging the intersections between art, computer science, and human behavior”
Celebrating two years of community building for nonbinary scientists
By Liz Schiavoni “Yes, we exist!” Tweeted chemist Dr. Carolyn L. Ladd (they/xe), in response to the International Society of Nonbinary Scientists (ISNBS) celebrating its two-year anniversary on November 2nd, 2022. The organization was started by biological engineer Riley DeHority (they/them) as a joke, but a growing community formed over the serious need for supportContinue reading “Celebrating two years of community building for nonbinary scientists”
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