Sep 6, 2012
Robert Kaita, Plasma Physics, Princeton [Sept. 10, 2012]– Few academics consider themselves to be particularly rich. We may even pride ourselves for not being tempted by wealth, as evidenced by the profession we chose.This doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything...
Aug 27, 2012
David Janzen, Computer Science, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo [Sept.3, 2012]– I knew I wanted to hire Josh* (not his real name) for a summer research position based only on reading his application, but I asked him to come to my office so I could meet him. I wanted...
Apr 24, 2012
David S. McLeod, The University of Kansas, Undergraduate Biology Program [May 6, 2012]– I have had the pleasure of spending this semester in Hamburg, Germany on a sabbatical research fellowship. It has been a wonderful time of learning, exploration, and...
Apr 23, 2012
Should an atheist be allowed to lead a Cru student Bible study? Should a Hindu student be allowed to serve as president of a Jewish student group? Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But that is the policy that Vanderbilt University has chosen. Student religious groups who wish...
Apr 22, 2012
Heather Holleman, English, Penn State University [April 29,2012]– I heard a story recently about horses that I think about every day now. It’s changing how I think about my calling not just as a faculty member, but as a wife, mother, and neighbor. In light...
