Speed Dating for your Proposal
Many of you have probably heard of speed dating, a relatively new (well, 10 years old now) phenomenon where a large group of singles go…
Category: communication
A simple lesson about titles
If you’re a scientist who wants to get your work recognized, then the titles you put on your talks, papers, and grants matter. Today I…
R U a Science Billboard
Sometimes I get to wondering about people, especially when they write in to the blog with really silly comments, like “Presentation is a trivial part”…
The fine line between want and need (iPad stolen in Paris) – MetaMorgan TV
Events often conspire to force us to wake up and think about things in a new way. I’d had many discussions about whether the Apple iPad is a “necessity” or just superfluous fluff. Having my iPad grabbed from my hands on a train in Paris forced me to really think about this.
How to be innovative in your NIH Grant Proposal
The US NIH recently changed the grant format, among other things adding a new section titled “Innovation.” Many of us have wondered: how can we convey innovation if we’re using standard techniques and methods? Morgan has some ideas on this, illustrated with an iPad and a razor.
