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A Biologist’s Guide to Statistical Thinking and Analysis
by David Fay http://www.wormbook.org/chapters/www_statisticalanalysis/statisticalanalysis.html
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How to give a talk
By David Fay Virtual class discussion on how to give a good scientific talk for grads and undergrads – Dr. David Fay from University of Wyoming hosts Dr. Ann Hart from Brown University and Dr. Arjun Raj from University of Pennsylvania as they share dos & don’ts, tips, tricks & anecdotes on communicating your science…
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Should you go to graduate school?
By David Fay Should you go to graduate school? It’s a question a lot of undergraduates and recent graduates wrestle with. And for good reason. I wrestled with it as an undergraduate. I also kept wrestling with it during graduate school. I would have continued to wrestle with it after I got my PhD if…
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Stages of Scientific Development
By David S. Fay It’s no secret that to be successful in science requires a wide range of skills. Some of these combine physical dexterity with attention to detail, like accurate pipetting, good sterile technique, and precise dissection skills. Others are based more on habits and expected behaviors, such as detailed note-taking, strong organizational skills,…
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What is group meeting for?
By David Fay (with input from Katherine Rogers) Group meetings are a sacred tradition in academic science, although their specific format and the atmosphere surrounding them can vary dramatically between labs. Over the years I’ve gone back and forth about my opinions of this weekly event. As a student they sometimes seemed like dangerous hurdles…
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How hard should science trainees work? One perspective
By David Fay This used to not be a particularly controversial subject. But it has become one, and I do understand some of the reasons behind that. Unfortunately, because it has practically become a third rail, many are afraid to address it in any form. Here’s my attempt. Part of the difficulty is that none…
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My Scientific Origin Story
By David Fay Story 1 – From the early 1980s At some point in my late teens, I got it into my head that I wanted to be a veterinarian. Basically, I liked dogs—this was about as deep as my thinking went at the time. Still, I was unsure about my plan, so I took…