Author Archives: Amanda

That’s how big the in utero one is according to babycenter.com at 29 weeks (and two days, but who’s counting?). Pregnancy has been interesting. I did some research prior to getting in this condition, but that mostly revolved around safe … Continue reading →

Things have gotten rather dusty around here. It’s been a while since I came around here. Between writing the dissertation, preparing for the defense, and various family dramas blogging hasn’t been a very high priority. Today, though, I got the … Continue reading →

Alas! I am so far behind on everything. I mean everything. And the more behind I get, the less likely I am to rectify my mistake. So, here it goes: I’ve sort-of moved houses to Lab Spaces (I’ve been debating … Continue reading →

I really want to post this on Facebook, but I can’t. However, I want to get it out somewhere. I’m getting sick and tired of people posting political comments on Facebook calling people of different political beliefs (or ideals?) as … Continue reading →

Well, for the most part at least. (The wine is probably helping me a lot right now.) Unfortunately, that has meant cutting out anything that isn’t necessary for making it through the day and that includes commenting and blogging. I’m … Continue reading →

I’ve scheduled this interview for a postdoc. A few months ago PI called to ask me if zie could put my name on zie’s grant. I said that would be fine. At that point in time the PI mentioned that … Continue reading →

I miss this space. I have a bunch of half written posts that are nice and fun and good. Yet they’re only half written. And I seem to be missing the time it would take to complete those posts. Instead, … Continue reading →

Recently I’ve been thinking about environmental sustainability in Science. There has been a big push at Public U. to be environmentally friendly. All new buildings on campus are LEED certified and there are new recycling bins on each floor. Also, … Continue reading →

I wanted to thank everyone up front for all their submissions. We had quite the turn out this month; there were 22 submissions in all. I hope that you all have as much fun reading this carnival as I had … Continue reading →

Science Girl, I don’t have any children, so I feel immensely unqualified to give you any advice. Although, I do have a dog, I feel that may not quite be the same. For instance, I can leave the dog home … Continue reading →