I firmly believe that the future is interdisciplinary. When the goals of academic research are centered on answering important questions..
The Path to Interdisciplinary Research Cannot be Left to Chance
Failure in Academia
I began my journey as a researcher over 7 years ago. Over the course of these years I felt that despite the evident progress, there were an overwhelming number of setbacks..
Why Was My Article (Desk) Rejected?
What pieces, in my view, deserve full consideration? Well, in principle, the main raison d’etre of a study is its potential to advance scientific knowledge in some way. This could be..
Don’t Teach, Inspire
The most important thing to communicate is not your knowledge: it’s your passion for science. Your enthusiasm and energy are what will capture the attention of the public – and engaging your audience is the first step to sharing your expertise with them.
The Future is Interdisciplinary
So, what then is interdisciplinary research? For me, it’s any research that utilizes tools, techniques, and resources from multiple “traditionally defined” academic disciplines. In my own work..
Doing Good With Your Degree
The potential benefits of teaching students to think about moral philosophy extend far beyond the individual. The current lack of discussion of moral philosophy in PhDs also helps to maintain the status quo in a system that protects harassers, denies rights to grad student workers, and perpetuates racial inequalities
How Punching People Makes Me a Happier Researcher
I find an evening of training grounds me and reminds me that my life bubble is more than just my work. It helps me realise that there are other things I can do, things I am good at. This is one of my go-to treatments for when Imposter Syndrome strikes.