Yesterday I stopped by to see my graduate school advisor. When I arrived, he was in a meeting, so I spent some time sitting in the waiting area. The office has changed over the years since I've left. Some furniture was upgraded, and names on some office doors have changed. People are forging their way... Continue Reading →
In the majority of scientific techniques, the word "background" has a very negative connotation. It usually implies that your detection method picked up something else besides the specific signal you were looking for. People even go as far as calling their images "dirty". In microscopy, that non-specific "noise" usually appears in the form... Continue Reading →
About three years ago, I was interviewing for my first job after postdoctoral fellowship. I was determined to "make the leap" into industry, and was thrilled when I found out about the existence of a neuroscience-focused biotech company within a reasonable distance from where I lived. The interview process was long and thorough, making it... Continue Reading →
We live in a three dimensional world, yet so many things we face every day are two dimensional representations of three dimensional objects. From paintings and photographs to maps and architectural blueprints, the majority of human creative processes begin on a flat piece of paper. Of course, technology has shown great progress, making way for... Continue Reading →
My husband and I have just moved to a new apartment this week. After the movers took care of the furniture and the majority of boxes, we spent the last day personally transporting some of the more precious items. Among them were some of my most recent NeuroBead pieces. As we were getting out of... Continue Reading →
SciArt that’ll make you feel Smart 