Policy and Politics

Science Policy, Intellectual Property, Funding, Government, Politicization of Science

From digital art to PHDOODLESHOP: How a side hustle turned into a small business

Yuriy Baglaenko Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Policy and Politics
Indulging in personal activities and hobbies outside of research during grad school can be for personal enjoyment, but for some dedicated students, it can also be a way to earn a little money on the side. After all, grad school can be financially challenging, and side hustles can help subsidize assistantship or fellowship stipends. Dr....

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A Disgraced Scientist and his Retracted Papers

Yuriy Baglaenko Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Policy and Politics
Dr. Piero Anversa had built a dazzling reputation as a revolutionary scientist. As a professor at Harvard Medical School, he directed the Center for Regenerative Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He also served on the Board of Scientific Counselors, a peer-review committee that evaluates the quality of research conducted at National Institute of Health...

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Multi-talented writer Mark Leiren-Young dives into the world of sharks

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT: https://www.yammagazine.com/multi-talented-writer-mark-leiren-young-dives-into-the-world-of-sharks/ “The National Post once described Mark Leiren-Young as someone with a background in pretty much everything. That’s fairly accurate. Leiren-Young is a playwright, author, screenwriter, novelist, journalist, editor, podcaster, producer, director, documentarian, comedy performer, satirist, memoirist, university lecturer, occasional actor and full-time environmentalist.” -David Lennam, Yam Magazine.

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Sharks Don’t Want to Eat You! Mark Leiren-Young’s New Book Sharks Forever

Mark Leiren-Young Biology and Life Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Policy and Politics
Skaana (@Skaanapod) host Mark Leiren-Young (@LeirenYoung) shares the introduction and opening chapter of his new book Sharks Forever: The Mystery and History of the Planet’s Perfect Predator published by Orca Book Publishers (@orcabook).  “If you swim in the ocean every day for 100 years, you are more likely to be struck by lightning than swallowed...

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