Snapshots from MSTP Retreat 2014

Ted G. and Laura F. demonstrating a range of enthusiasm 

at an early morning breakfast session. 

Photo Credit: Brittany Y.

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.

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.)

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:

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.) 

It is Julian M's birthday!

Happy birthday Julian!  Here's a video in case you get nostalgic for your days of brain imaging.
 

Moak Pa Special

Only available from the Luang Prabang food cart on Tuesday afternoons. 

Photo credit: Brittany Y.