An Introduction to Social Media for Scientists, now in PLoS Biology
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By , on April 24th, 2013 2 comments   Education, Life of Science, Open Access   , , , , ,  

Science is defined by expertise. We researchers are constantly trying to expand our own knowledge, or collaborate with those who can contribute the necessary skills. Unfortunately, developing “internet skills” usually isn’t top priority for scientists – despite the fact that we now live and work in a over-connected, technology-driven society. Given this scenario, fellow marine . . . → Read More: An Introduction to Social Media for Scientists, now in PLoS Biology

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The EPR Chronicles I
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By , on September 14th, 2011 One comment   Expeditions, Life At Sea, Seeps, Vent, & Whale Falls   , , , , , , , , , , ,  

In 2003 I received the opportunity of a lifetime to go out to sea for the first time on a major zoological expedition. I was merely an undergraduate, but at 24 – having started college a little later in life – I had an edge over many seniors. Namely, a continuous, unbroken thread of failures . . . → Read More: The EPR Chronicles I

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To Blog or Not To Blog
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By , on July 10th, 2009 3 comments   Conferences, Open Access, Opinion & Editorial, Reviews   , , , , ,  

Recently, Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory said it would require bloggers to ask permission before blogging about a presentation, just like reporters. A surprising editorial in Nature says “not only is that a bad idea, but it should just be disregarded.” Nature has made the case that blogging by researchers is good. Critical discussion of worthy . . . → Read More: To Blog or Not To Blog

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Marine and Aquatic Science at PLoS One
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By , on April 10th, 2009 5 comments   Education, New Research, Open Access, Reviews, Scientist!   , , , , , , , , ,  

I was extremely flattered a year ago to be invited to join the academic editors at PLoS One. In that time I worked diligently to develop a Marine and Aquatic Science hub at the journal. I have accumulated what I consider to be an experienced team of academic editors who are both committed to . . . → Read More: Marine and Aquatic Science at PLoS One

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