Life as a scientist, especially for postdocs, revolves around a project, or more likely, several projects. Graduate students receive help managing projects from an advisor, mentor, a committee, and sometimes even a department of concerned faculty. In contrast, we postdocs are expected to manage projects on our own. If we're lucky, a skilled mentor will offer guidance. But we can't count on that. ...
BACK TO THE FEATURE INDEX Getting My Feet Wet... On the afternoon of my first full day in Japan, a group of us decided to explore the world of the Japanese public bath. We had been advised to make sure we were thoroughly clean before entering the baths. To be certain we had achieved the necessary level of cleanliness, it was suggested we watch other bathers to determine when we had washed long en...
