Category Archives: Musings

Really?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Sarah

Anyway, today’s topic: Eminem and Rihanna’s single, Love the Way You Lie.

I’ve been listening to crappy top 40’s radio lately (B96, for any locals), as I’m too lazy to plug in the ol’ iPod in the morning. This song tends to crop up pretty often, and damn, it’s kind of catchy. Unfortunately, just take a close listen and you might see why this song is getting on my nerves: Continue reading →

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Week 4

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Sarah

In the past week, I have: Sort of started doing some experimental work. Kind of. Maybe not really. You know, in E&M lab, I didn’t really mind the calibration process because it allowed us to become familiar with the experimental … Continue reading →

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Bias

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Sarah

So I know I said I was going to talk about identity this week, but I lied. Sorry to disappoint. Work finally got busy. I’m setting up some optical equipment right now. It’s not a particularly exciting task, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Home?

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Sarah

This week I think I’m going to try to stick to a theme of identity—trying to pinpoint what some defining features of my identity are and how I feel it has developed. For today, let’s talk about the Midwest*, Minnesota, … Continue reading →

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Scholarships

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Sarah

As I mentioned in an earlier post, there are a large number of women working in the CNM. Or, at least, this is my perception. I’m fairly certain most of the senior scientists and post docs are male, to be … Continue reading →

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