Posts tagged “Math”

What I’ve Noticed

Mining companies like to claim that they’re bringing economic benefits, but cleanup and health costs far outweigh positive contributions to the economy. After thousands of years, we’ve finally discovered what the argonaut octopus uses its shell for – it’s essentially a ballast tank. HUGE step: we’ve synthesized life. Autism doesn’t have anything to do with […]

What I’ve Noticed

It’s about entitlement, stupid. Dr. Isis gives advice to a grad student who works with a scientist that won’t stop looking at her boobs.  Then she responds to the commenters who suggest it’s the grad student’s fault. The AZ legislature is shit. Really, being a girl doesn’t make you bad at math. More “justice” in […]

What I’ve Noticed

Pirates: some historical perspective and a bit of context. The ability to synchronize and our ability to cooperate. The World Digital Library.  All kinds of interesting books, maps, and artifacts from around the world. I hope I’m this cool when I’m 100. Similarities between the anti-global warming misinformation campaign and the tobacco industry’s misinformation campaign. […]

How big an influence is ELME having on me?

Recently added to my amazon wishlist: Matrix Population Models Elements of Mathematical Ecology Mathematical Models in Biology Time Series: A Biostatistical Introduction Ecological Niches: Linking Classical and Contemporary Approaches

Flying

Flying is awful.  It wouldn’t be that bad if I could ever afford a direct flight.  But the cheap tickets are always the worst.  It took me over 12 hours to get from Phoenix to Kalamazoo.  I wasn’t in the air that long.  I spent most of my time in the LA and Detroit airports […]

math + ecology = an awesome summer

I wrote a few days ago about not having enough money to attend the ELME summer program.  This morning I found out that I was receiving a fellowship to attend.  Money problems solved!  Theoretical population biology, here I come!