Apr 17Stop trying to make an edit button on Twitter happen, it’s not going to happenAt least, I personally don’t think an edit button should happen. — At least, I personally don’t think an edit button should happen. Think of a time in which you, an active Twitter user, have been struck with inspiration for a clever tweet — a funny joke, an insightful observation, or perhaps a hot take. You take the time to draft it…Twitter6 min read
Nov 29, 2020Good Grief: How to Show Kindness in Conversations about Trauma or GriefContent Warning: This post discusses grief and trauma. I mention anecdotes from my own personal experience, which include the death… — Content Warning: This post discusses grief and trauma. I mention anecdotes from my own personal experience, which include the death, severe injury, and hospitalization of loved ones. We’ve all asked ourselves, “what if I say the wrong thing?” The worry hits before a first date or a job interview, when…Trauma12 min read
Sep 26, 2020How I Discovered My Passion for Doing ScienceI remember the moment I got hooked on science. — I remember the moment I got hooked on science. Don’t get me wrong, before that moment I had always liked science. During my K-12 education, I enjoyed my science classes. I found the material interesting. There was a lot I liked about science, as a topic. …Science11 min read
Sep 18, 2020Giving Constructive Feedback: Benefits and AdviceEvery now and then, I think back to the fist time someone genuinely complimented my academic writing — not just because it was kind, but… — Every now and then, I think back to the fist time someone genuinely complimented my academic writing — not just because it was kind, but because I was confused. …Writing4 min read
Sep 17, 2020Why You Shouldn’t Ask for Emergency DocumentationContent warning: Because the topic is emergency documentation, I describe traumatic experiences and grief that can constitute personal… — Content warning: Because the topic is emergency documentation, I describe traumatic experiences and grief that can constitute personal emergencies. I also discuss current events taking place in 2020, many of which are also traumatic, in relation to emergency documentation.Kindness4 min read
Sep 16, 2020You Have the Right to Enforce Your Boundaries with Toxic PeopleIn 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… — 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 longer feel obligated to maintain ties with toxic people. These are generally people who repeatedly hurt me or those I care about, are not…Healthy Boundaries4 min read
Sep 16, 2020Valuing Other People’s Time: Why You Should Do It, and How to Show ItYou’ve probably heard the phrase “time is money” used to express that time is valuable, and should not be wasted. I agree with the… — 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 sentiment, but I’d argue we should take it even further, because that analogy underestimates the value of time. Losing money is bad, but it is at…Workplace Communication10 min read
Sep 15, 2020How to Write a Clear, Professional EmailWhen do you learn how to write a professional email? — When do you learn how to write a professional email? Back when I was an undergraduate, I helped a professor coordinate with one of his collaborators on a project. The professor asked me to email his collaborator to get things started. I was intimidated at the thought of cold-emailing a…Email13 min read
