By Ross Keller, Editor-in-Chief Hello readers! It has been a pleasure to run the blog for the past two years. We have garnered interest in numerous posts about a wide range of topics, and I hope you've all learned a lot. I have now defended my dissertation, so my time as editor-in-chief is at an … Continue reading Meet our new Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Hass
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Do you like Binge-watching? Your sleep may be suffering.
By Jessica Parascando, Master of Public Health Student Are you still watching *inserts TV show*? This is a popular phrase with which many of us are all too familiar. “Binge-watching” is a term famously associated with Netflix and is defined as watching many or all episodes of a television series in rapid succession1. With 63% of … Continue reading Do you like Binge-watching? Your sleep may be suffering.
The Scientific Conference Survival Guide
By: Amanda White, Research Technologist in the Department of Psychiatry Scientific conferences are an important way to learn about the latest developments in your field and to meet people who can help you advance your career. They are annual meetings organized by professional societies that include poster presentations, oral presentations, and social events. Conferences often … Continue reading The Scientific Conference Survival Guide
“How Can I Join a Lab as an Undergraduate?”
By: Caitlin Millett, 2nd year PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Program There are many benefits to participating in undergraduate research. In most cases, especially in STEM fields, writing a research thesis is a requirement for graduation. Moreover, it’s necessary for a strong application to graduate or medical school. That said, there are many aspects of … Continue reading “How Can I Join a Lab as an Undergraduate?”
Welcome to “Lions Talk Science”!
Welcome, readers! "Lions Talk Science" is a blog written by the graduate students of Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this blog is fourfold: To increase public understanding of biomedical research going on at Penn State College of Medicine; To give a glimpse into the day in the life of … Continue reading Welcome to “Lions Talk Science”!
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