tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post256762767982286315..comments2024-03-25T02:33:41.590-05:00Comments on FemaleScienceProfessor: Rock Star ScientistsFemale Science Professorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15288567883197987690noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-11386442686281646482008-09-25T13:19:00.000-05:002008-09-25T13:19:00.000-05:00Lately, I've been having similar musings on my own...Lately, I've been having similar musings on my own blog (http://girlpostdoc.blogspot.com/) about rock star scientists but from a completely different point of view. I really like the blog. Though, I think the attitude of "rock star" can be a detriment to science.unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05949487275042211766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-90581302562477967522008-07-06T15:28:00.000-05:002008-07-06T15:28:00.000-05:00Thirty some years ago my father co-authored some t...Thirty some years ago my father co-authored some textbooks for first and second year German students at the high school level.<BR/><BR/>When the spousal unit and I first met and were beginning the tentative process of getting to know each other, he was unbelievably thrilled to learn that my father wrote the book from which he learned his German. I think he even bragged about it when he was TAD in Germany. It was an odd coincidence.Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16527241089629026268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-58932582639071008702008-07-03T20:28:00.000-05:002008-07-03T20:28:00.000-05:00More than a little curious as to what Crick signed...More than a little curious as to what Crick signed the autograph -with-.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-39771990405936011722008-07-03T16:53:00.000-05:002008-07-03T16:53:00.000-05:00This reminds me about how an acquaintance of mine ...This reminds me about how an acquaintance of mine in college saw Francis Crick at a urinal in the bathrooms at a gigantic biology conference, and actually had the nerve to ask him for his autograph. <BR/>I don't know how gracious Crick was about it, but this guy ended up with a signed bathroom paper towel.<BR/><BR/>Kids, if you see your favorite scientist rock star in the bathroom, do not do this.Arlennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199564304824250359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-54645201400752034192008-07-03T16:51:00.000-05:002008-07-03T16:51:00.000-05:00I can imagine a professor walking into the class w...I can imagine a professor walking into the class with Queen playing in the background (or in her head): We will, we will...Rock You!<BR/><BR/>I LOVE IT!<BR/><BR/>It makes me wish I was back in the classroom. Although working for the textbook company has been less stressful. (Yep, that's what I do.)Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166348770239919217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-58464188142615467402008-07-03T12:08:00.000-05:002008-07-03T12:08:00.000-05:00A-Dawg, I did write a textbook back in the late 19...A-Dawg, I did write a textbook back in the late 1960's. I did not write any more but a second edition to clean up obvious problems with the first one. Even though it was selling well, the publisher simply let it go out of print. I think the only way to win this one is by electronic self-publishing, if you can market effectively. The way publishers (and many other large companies behave in this regard is outrageous.Pagan Topologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611788563582362688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-46572814693019715782008-07-03T11:53:00.000-05:002008-07-03T11:53:00.000-05:00Does it count if I have a favorite Monkee instead?...Does it count if I have a favorite Monkee instead?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-28666234296665080882008-07-03T11:15:00.000-05:002008-07-03T11:15:00.000-05:00Even cooler when you meet someone for the first ti...Even cooler when you meet someone for the first time, get introduced, and they say something like "Oh, you must be X of the XYZZY paper." Who doesn't want to be a star? <BR/><BR/>I disagree a bit with the statement in the earlier article that an oft-repeated talk <I>would</I> become stale. Whether it does or not depends on how you approach it. As I commented in a blog about <A HREF="http://doctorpion.blogspot.com/2008/06/longevity.html" REL="nofollow">teaching the same class repeatedly</A>, its not just a matter of a few new riffs each time you perform that old song. You have to approach each new audience as if it is the first time you played the song. They deserve it. <BR/><BR/>Fall is coming? Time to tune up and get ready to rock! <BR/><BR/>Aside: <BR/>I never quite got the favorite Beatle concept. If you are a fan, it should be about picking your favorite Beatles song! [Time to put on a CD and work on that syllabus.]Doctor Pionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513786840852469648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-77527551417324613812008-07-03T10:44:00.000-05:002008-07-03T10:44:00.000-05:00Ha, I thought you were going to say despite the en...Ha, I thought you were going to say despite the enormous difference between Paul McCartney's income and yours. <BR/><BR/>If I ever reach the point where anyone is being forced to read something I wrote (for work-), I will be overjoyed. <BR/><BR/>Of course as I write this I realize you have to moderate comments, so you'll have to read this little thing I just wrote. Sorry. <BR/><BR/>I don't have a favorite Beatle, either. But I think it's debatable whether Ethnic Dance is a more creative profession than scientific research and teaching.Ms.PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06542602867472447035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-46540863476909075682008-07-03T09:11:00.000-05:002008-07-03T09:11:00.000-05:00Gosh you're famous and wonderful. How do I get to ...Gosh you're famous and wonderful. How do I get to be just like you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-20613576563696535472008-07-03T07:18:00.000-05:002008-07-03T07:18:00.000-05:00Well, this made me think, i might be a rockstar co...Well, this made me think, i might be a rockstar computer geek :) Its feels the same when someone uses the software i've writtenShwetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710960818496870008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-70132318892217315442008-07-03T07:16:00.001-05:002008-07-03T07:16:00.001-05:00I know my Extremely Famous Advisor must feel like ...I know my Extremely Famous Advisor must feel like a rock star. I recently saw his latest press release and and the combination of (arrogance) confidence and sex appeal was rather interesting. If you asked him, he would probably tell you he feels just like Paul McCartney.Candid Engineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722793931639972423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-17820959526831258482008-07-03T07:16:00.000-05:002008-07-03T07:16:00.000-05:00Putting up a link to your blog from mine :)Putting up a link to your blog from mine :)Shwetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710960818496870008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-47742734281131620222008-07-03T01:07:00.000-05:002008-07-03T01:07:00.000-05:00Everyone has a favorite Beatle, don't they?Usually...<I>Everyone</I> has a favorite Beatle, don't they?<BR/><BR/>Usually John.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29059245.post-2404180240515505232008-07-03T00:43:00.000-05:002008-07-03T00:43:00.000-05:00I want a write a textbook some day...and I won't b...I want a write a textbook some day...and I won't bow to pressure from the publishing company to make other editions and rip off college students :)Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922340072996924768noreply@blogger.com