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Sunday Funday: 5 Blogs I'm Currently Loving

2/15/2015

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by Megan Sperry

​Do you ever wonder: 'Where else can I find awesome and fun scientific content similar to the articles on Beta Pleated Chic?' (Obviously, you ask yourself this every day!) This Sunday, I would like to share five science-related blogs I am currently loving, in hopes that you will seek out more scientific blogs that resonate with you. (Or maybe someday write one of your own!) I think it is really fun to share what we are working on in a fun, informative, and low-stress environment. Each site has its own flavor, but all are creative, current, and worth checking out.
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Raj Lab

This one was recently recommended to me by a friend! Written by Penn's own Dr. Arjun Raj, this blog quickly became one of my favorites. Dr. Raj writes candidly about papers he reads, culture in science, academic performance, and professional failures. Some of my personal favorites are The eleven stages of academic grief and The most annoying words in scientific discourse.
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Haute Science

Dr. Holly Bik, a fellow at the University of Birmingham in the UK, writes her personal blog, Haute Science, to explore the intersection of art, fashion, and science. She writes about a number of interesting topics in this space. Only one complaint: I wish she posted more! (Though I suppose she is busy with her day job: geneticist.)
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Kevin MD

I started reading KevinMD.com six years ago when the world of science and medicine first caught my interest. Since then, the website has evolved from a small blog, written by Boston University Med School grad Kevin Pho, into a popular healthcare site with over 1,500 contributors. A great place to get multiple perspectives on hot topics in medicine.
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Female Science Professor

The Female Science Professor, blogging anonymously for almost a decade, takes you inside the world of academia at a large research university. Her anonymity allows her to be open and honest about her experiences, giving opinions on everything from teaching and research to rejection and moving up the ranks of administration. Her bio says, 'I have the greatest job in the world, but this will not stop me from noting some of the more puzzling and stressful aspects of my career as a science professor.'
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Gaines on Brains

Jordan Gaines Lewis, a neuroscience PhD student at Penn State, writes about her primary interest, the brain, as well as a host of other scientific topics. Her writing is excellent— she has been featured in Scientific American, The Washington Post, and on NBC.


BONUS: Interested in checking out more scientists via Twitter? You would be amazed how many are tweeting about their work and interests outside of science/medicine/engineering. Check out a great compilation of female scientists here. (Many also have blogs as well!)
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