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Janet D. Stemwedel (whose nom de blog is Dr. Free-Ride) is an associate professor of philosophy at San Jose State University. Before becoming a philosopher, she earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. Email her at dr.freeride@gmail.com.
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Category: Academia
I've just gotten back from a conference, and I was blaming the travel and time zones for the fact that I feel like this: However, from the looks of things, it seems there is some kind of zombie epidemic on...
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 2:34 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Academia
Via Abi, I learn that Chemistry Blog has posted an interesting letter from a PI to his postdoc dated July 27, 1996. The letter, on official Caltech Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering letterhead, suggests that not all the stories...
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 4:21 PM • 10 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Chemistry
Dr. Free-Ride's parents, Duke and Super Sally, have been working hard to shed some of the material goods they have accumulated in the last several years, on account of they are planning a move to smaller living quarters. Of course,...
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 11:38 PM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Chemistry
Dr. Free-Ride: And your teacher said this was a good idea? Elder Free-Ride offspring: Well, she said it would be edible but it probably wouldn't taste good, and that she encouraged me to try it.
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 12:50 PM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Biology
Dr. Free-Ride: Any ideas for tomorrow's sprog blog? Younger offspring: I wanted to do how photosynthesis works. Dr. Free-Ride: Did you do any research on that since last week? Younger offspring: I don't do research....
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 1:27 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Chemistry
The environment in a bottle and an experiment with eggs.
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 12:18 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Chemistry
Dr. Free-Ride: So, you know this Friday is Mole Day. Elder offspring: It is? What does that mean exactly?...
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 6:02 AM • • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Chemistry
Because, of course, tomorrow is Mole Day. According to the National Mole Day Foundation:...
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 2:26 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Critters
This week, while I hunkered down for the start of classes, Dr. Free-Ride's better half took the Free-Ride offspring camping. They camped near Big Sur, which provided ample opportunities to hike near the ocean (and to swim in it). Indeed,...
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 11:39 AM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Blogospheric science
"Hey, buddy! My eyes are up here!"...
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