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Dr. Gwen Rehrig

Good Grief: How to Show Kindness in Conversations about Trauma or Grief

Content Warning: This post discusses grief and trauma. I mention anecdotes from my own personal experience, which include the death…

Nov 29, 2020

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Nov 29, 2020

How I Discovered My Passion for Doing Science

I remember the moment I got hooked on science.

Sep 26, 2020

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Sep 26, 2020

Giving Constructive Feedback: Benefits and Advice

Every now and then, I think back to the fist time someone genuinely complimented my academic writing — not just because it was kind, but…

Sep 18, 2020

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Sep 18, 2020

Why You Shouldn’t Ask for Emergency Documentation

Content warning: Because the topic is emergency documentation, I describe traumatic experiences and grief that can constitute personal…

Sep 17, 2020

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Sep 17, 2020

You Have the Right to Enforce Your Boundaries with Toxic People

In the past, I’ve made excuses for others’ repeated bad behavior, to my own detriment. I’ve since reached a point in my life where I no…

Sep 16, 2020

You Have the Right to Enforce Your Boundaries with Toxic People

Sep 16, 2020

Valuing Other People’s Time: Why You Should Do It, and How to Show It

You’ve probably heard the phrase “time is money” used to express that time is valuable, and should not be wasted. I agree with the…

Sep 16, 2020

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Sep 16, 2020

How to Write a Clear, Professional Email

When do you learn how to write a professional email?

Sep 15, 2020

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Sep 15, 2020

Dr. Gwen Rehrig

Dr. Gwen Rehrig

Postdoctoral researcher studying language and vision at UC Davis. Opinions expressed are mine, not my employer’s.

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