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The Dean's Court
TB and I played basketball on the driveway/court this past weekend. He's involved in a local kids' instructional league, where...
A Champion for Those Who Need Help Most
As Harvard honors Sen. Edward Kennedy for his contributions to the nation, Wick Sloane, whose community college students depend on the financial aid he has fought for, is there.
Mothering at Mid-Career: Climbing the Lattice
A recent article in the New York Times suggests that rather than career ladders, we should be thinking of career...
A new sheriff in town
One of the most frequent topics when sustainability wonks get together, in person or online, is "greenwashing". Greenwashing -- the...
Follow the Leader
Carolyn Foster Segal is less than impressed with the promise of her college and many others to teach "leadership."
A Book Waiting to Be Written
If not for my day job, I'd take a crack at writing a book with the following topic: How to...
Career Coach: One Reader's Reaction
A scientist/reader writes.... I urge you to show a bit more flexibility in your advice on the career/family bit. If...
One Reader's Reaction
(Also appears in Mama PhD) A scientist/reader writes.... I urge you to show a bit more flexibility in your advice...