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Writing & talks.
Essays and recorded talks on the evolution of antibiotic resistance, the responsible conduct of research, and disability in science.
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▶ Video March 5, 2021
Video: How to write a scientific paper
An academic talk about the various aspects of manuscript writing: from keeping an audience-centric mindset to telling a compelling story.
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▶ Video December 16, 2020
Video: The effects of genetic background on the evolution of antibiotic resistance
A research talk about my dissertation research in Dr. Richard Lenski's lab at Michigan State University.
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April 25, 2018
Bad Science, Biases, and Big Data: The Shifting Landscape of Responsible Conduct of Research
Scientific research is sometimes non-reproducible, but this fact does not always point to misconduct or deceit. On the contrary, our tendency toward confirmation bias and unintended practice of researcher "degrees of freedom" are commonplace; and so too is the likelihood of plucking out spurious correlations in the age of Big Data. We must therefore take great care to not mislead ourselves.
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August 16, 2015
Inclusivity for Aspiring Disabled Scientists
I have Moebius Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes functional restriction of facial movement. I also have Hanhart syndrome, which causes underdeveloped limbs and tongue. In this post I share my perspectives, experiences, and apprehensions as a disabled individual pursuing a research career, and argue that institutions must do more to provide support for disabled individuals.
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