Facts over Feelings
A recent string of provocative papers blurred the line between the enforcement of academic rigor and the mob mentality of cancel culture. Science is by… Read More »Facts over Feelings
Caring for Your Pet During COVID-19
COVID-19 is a stressful time and has taken a toll on many people’s physical and mental health. The same can be said for our beloved… Read More »Caring for Your Pet During COVID-19
Learning to Grapple with Difficult ‘Firsts’ in Medical Training
For most trainees in the medical field, there are “firsts” that we will likely never forget. Some of these — hopefully most of these —… Read More »Learning to Grapple with Difficult ‘Firsts’ in Medical Training
Chasing a Moving Target: What Ph.D. and Entrepreneurial Journeys Have in Common
Completing your thesis project feels like chasing a moving target. So does entrepreneurship. Graduate student Taylor Evans shares five parallels between Ph.D. and entrepreneurial journeys.
The Virtual DBO
Graduate students must pass a challenging oral exam to advance in their Ph.D. program. How can they navigate this checkpoint during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus
Health care has pivoted in response to COVID-19, but how have these changes affected cancer patients? A student shares her perspective on having a parent… Read More »Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus
ADHD in a Pandemic
Grace Steward, a third-year graduate student, shares how ADHD impacted her work prior to the pandemic. Because the pandemic has radically shifted how we work,… Read More »ADHD in a Pandemic
Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education
An emerging trend is taking place in medical education: visits to art museums. Read how a medical student at Johns Hopkins experienced the benefits of… Read More »Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education
Fitness in a COVID Surge
With gyms closed or at limited capacity, many have shifted their workouts to be at home or outdoors. Medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses workout options… Read More »Fitness in a COVID Surge
Anti-Vax to Anti-Mask: Processing Anti-Science Claims During a Pandemic
So-called anti-maskers have emerged during the COVID pandemic, and their arguments are strikingly similar to anti-vaxxer claims. How do we think about these two together?