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 no means apolitical, but if we want to gain the public’s trust, we have to make it clear that we are pushing the truth, not an agenda.
Caring for Your Pet During COVID-19
Posted by | A Day in the LifeCOVID-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 pets. Here are some important facts about COVID-19 in pets and pet mental health.
Learning to Grapple with Difficult ‘Firsts’ in Medical Training
Posted by | A Day in the LifeFor most trainees in the medical field, there are “firsts” that we will likely never forget. Some of these — hopefully most of these — are memorable in a good way. But there are some we dread.
Chasing a Moving Target: What Ph.D. and Entrepreneurial Journeys Have in Common
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchCompleting 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
Posted by | A Day in the LifeGraduate 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
Posted by | A Day in the LifeHealth 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 with cancer during the pandemic.
ADHD in a Pandemic
Posted by | A Day in the LifeGrace 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, her perspective has changed on how to better accommodate her own disability even after the pandemic has passed.
Honoring the Personal Response: Experiencing Art Museum-Based Learning in Medical Education
Posted by | A Day in the Life, Events and HappeningsAn emerging trend is taking place in medical education: visits to art museums. Read how a medical student at Johns Hopkins experienced the benefits of a collaborative museum-based experiential learning session with his colleagues, led by professor of psychiatry Meg Chisolm and associate professor Susan Lehmann.
Fitness in a COVID Surge
Posted by | A Day in the LifeWith gyms closed or at limited capacity, many have shifted their workouts to be at home or outdoors. Medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses workout options that don’t require a gym or equipment.
Anti-Vax to Anti-Mask: Processing Anti-Science Claims During a Pandemic
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchSo-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?