Getty ImagesAs scientists, we spend a good deal of time simplifying systems and clustering data into categories. In the physical sciences, we are comfortable with making assumptions about how systems will behave based on what we know about physics and kinetics. People and social sciences, however, are in some ways inherently more complex. Particularly...

It's Monday, but at least we're not on Venus! One day on Venus is 243 Earth days!! Modified from stock image at Imperial College.

Source: WiredThe job of scientist is immensely rewarding -- but also technically challenging, and often riddled with administrative and institutional red tape. Learning how to navigate these challenges is critical for mastering the practice of science and advancing early career scientists (students, interns, post docs, etc). The role of good mentors...

We recently attended an American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) webinar called “Career Empowerment for Women in Science” hosted by Shirley Malcom, PhD, and Celeste Rohlfing, PhD. Dr. Malcom is the head of human resources at AAAS and a former member of the National Science Board. Dr. Rohlfing is AAAS’ Chief Operating Officer and former...

A small list of female geologists - see below for more detail. #MeetAGeologist The #ScientistsWhoSelfie took off early August in an attempt to humanize scientists. This social experiment is comprised of a robust a team of scientists led by Dr Paige Brown Jarreau (@FromTheLabBench). This is a significant undertaking, and one that is desperately needed...

On Daily Stormer, Andrew Anglin posted on 8/13/17: “Heather Heyer: Woman killed in road rage incident was a fat, childless, 32-year old slut.” GoDaddy and Google have been since reported to ban this neo-Nazi site. Good - shut that shit down. Every jerk might be entitled to their opinion, but private web hosting and search companies aren’t obligated...