Ted G. and Laura F. demonstrating a range of enthusiasm
at an early morning breakfast session.
Photo Credit: Brittany Y.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Hug a Scientist Today! ...
... with their permission, of course.
Recent studies have suggested that while Americans tend to view scientists as competent and capable, they are also viewed as less warm and trustworthy as individuals in other professions such as doctors, teachers, and nurses. You can read more about these results here.
Perhaps, as the article suggests, scientists could make greater efforts to come across as both trustworthy and factual in order to improve scientific communication with the public. Unfortunately, the article stops short of providing any concrete examples of how to actually make that happen.
Submitted by: Chelsea H.
Recent studies have suggested that while Americans tend to view scientists as competent and capable, they are also viewed as less warm and trustworthy as individuals in other professions such as doctors, teachers, and nurses. You can read more about these results here.
Perhaps, as the article suggests, scientists could make greater efforts to come across as both trustworthy and factual in order to improve scientific communication with the public. Unfortunately, the article stops short of providing any concrete examples of how to actually make that happen.
Submitted by: Chelsea H.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Happy birthday Taylor S.!
Happy birthday! Congratulations on a highly successful PhD and your triumphant return to medical school! In honor of your accomplishments, please enjoy one of our favorite demonstrations of WBC motility:
(Is that not the best? It is clearly the best.)
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Happy birthday Mike D.!
The UWMSTPblog wishes a very happy birthday to one of our distinguished elders, Mike D. Congratulations on making it (and making it awesome)! We know you've probably picked out your specialty already, but if you're still deciding, here's a very helpful PSA:
Friday, September 26, 2014
Happy birthday Michael R.!
Welcome to the MSTP, and happy birthday! Please enjoy the following video that the UWMSTPblog has deemed highly relevant to your M1 year. (And, if you don't find it funny now, re-watch it at the end of your first semester.)
Thursday, September 25, 2014
It is Julian M's birthday!
Happy birthday Julian! Here's a video in case you get nostalgic for your days of brain imaging.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Moak Pa Special
Only available from the Luang Prabang food cart on Tuesday afternoons.
Photo credit: Brittany Y.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Who Knew?
It's Monday, which means a lot of you are probably reaching
for a bit of caffeinated assistance today. But for those who prefer
the decaf stuff, did you ever wonder how they get the caffeine out
of the coffee? Thanks to Mental Floss, you won't need to
wonder any more!
Video brought to you by Youtube.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
One of the Most Delicious of the Sciences
They don't call Wisconsin America's Dairyland for nothing.
Here's a quick video exploring some of the science behind all that
cheesy goodness that we have in abundance here in Madison, WI.
Video brought to you by Youtube.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Reasons to Attend Today's MSTP Seminar
1) Anna M. will be wow-ing us with an amazing presentation on The Co-Occurence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Insomnia in a Population-Based Sample (or, How to Make Lemonade out of Negative Findings)
2) Snack on some DELICIOUS PIZZA from Madison's very own Glass Nickel.
3) Come catch up with your MSTP BESTIES. You know you miss seeing everyone after a long week of benchwork/studying/meetings/etc.
4) Here are some puppies!!
Image source: www.cutestpaw.com
2) Snack on some DELICIOUS PIZZA from Madison's very own Glass Nickel.
3) Come catch up with your MSTP BESTIES. You know you miss seeing everyone after a long week of benchwork/studying/meetings/etc.
4) Here are some puppies!!
Image source: www.cutestpaw.com
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Happy birthday and an apology, Ray Z.!
Dear Ray,
The song below represents the best I could do for funny videos about drug development and pharmacology. No disrespect intended. Happy birthday, and keep on truckin' with radiotherapy!
<3,
WisconsinMSTPblogs
The song below represents the best I could do for funny videos about drug development and pharmacology. No disrespect intended. Happy birthday, and keep on truckin' with radiotherapy!
<3,
WisconsinMSTPblogs
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Petrichor
We've had some warm, wet rainy days this summer and into fall
here in Madison. For anyone who's ever wondered about that
distinctive rain smell, here's a video from PBS Studios explaining just that!
Video brought to you by Youtube.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Friday Fish Fry
The Friday Fish Fry -- one of those Tasty Midwestern American Things.
Taken at: The Great Dane Hilldale
Photo Credit: Brittany Y.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Happy birthday Daryl F!
We've never seen you anywhere close to unruffled, but just in case lab pressure gets you down, here's a video to cheer you up:
(And here's the song the above song is a parody of, which is itself a parody of the Pet Shop Boys:)
A birthday song for Zachary M!
Zach, I bet you thought that because I already made a post for Daryl, I didn't have it in me to find a funny, semi-topical music video for you. YOU WERE WRONG. Happy birthday!
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Monday, September 8, 2014
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
An Interesting Promotional for L'Oreal's For Women in Science Program
One year later and the message remains.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Happy birthday Kim K.!
In honor of your birthday, please enjoy this very funny song about everyone's favorite open-access journal.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Doctor Badger? Doctor Burger? You Decide..
Spotted repeatedly in the HSLC parking lot.
There's a decorated veteran among us!
Photo credit: Brittany Y.
Monday, September 1, 2014
It's Labor Day Today!
The UW MSTP hopes that everyone here in the United States is enjoying the long Labor Day weekend. For those that may not know much about the holiday or it's origins (think about it -- do you really know what Labor Day is meant to celebrate?), the History Channel has more than you ever thought you'd know about Labor Day here in just over three minutes. We will neither confirm nor deny that aliens of years past were involved in the creation of this national holiday.
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