I wish that more of us who struggle mightily with engaging in scholarly writing could appreciate the solidarity we share with some of the most prolific and celebrated writers of our time, who also profess to be challenged by blocks and other hindrances to productivity. More...
Working, Learning and Life Experiences
A combination of work, graduate school, and life experiences can sometimes be a catalyst for career opportunities. More...
Disabled in Graduate School: Oral Comprehensives
This post is part of a (somewhat loose) series about being disabled at university, with a focus on graduate school: problems we encounter, how we deal with them, and what you can do that will make things easier for fellow graduate students with disabilities. More...
Writing Group, Party of One
Examining those writing on the margins of Standard American English, your dissertation as a solitary practice. More...
Digging our Heels In: Gender in the Classroom
Actively working towards greater equality in our classrooms by examining our own gendered experiences. More...
Two Presentations, One Set of Slides
On saving some time by reusing slides while still serving the needs of your audience. More...
So, What Do You Do?
When I was working full-time, I dreaded when people asked me that question, regardless of whether they worked in higher education or not. More...
Resumes in Translation
Turning your C.V. into a resume. And learning to identify unhelpful academic language. More...
When a Body Meets a Body
Exploring the Two-Body Problem from the perspective of an academic. More...