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Communicating Science

Communicating Science

I believe it is not enough to do science. We must also communicate it and defend it.

March 30, 2017 | Jared K.

Survival of the fittest. A succinct, elegant tenant of life—and perhaps the most famous words to be uttered in all biology. Uttered by whom, though? You might be surprised to learn it wasn’t Charles Darwin. It was Herbert Spencer, an English philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist. Spencer “lifted” survival of the fittest out of Darwin’s Origin […]

Plan to Feel Unprepared

Plan to Feel Unprepared

You’re probably never quite going to feel ready for MIT, and that’s ok

March 14, 2017 | Katie M.

There are few things more intimidating than standing in front of an MIT classroom after your very first semester, preparing to lecture on topics you just finished learning about. I was in this situation during my first IAP (Independent Activities Period). I had been dreading the thought of teaching this lecture on International Climate Policy […]