Before being part of the scientific community, I had a very idealistic view of how science works. I had no idea that there are inherent problems in our current scientific system, issues of which many scientists aren’t even aware. It is crucial to think about how to solve such potential problems that can threaten scientific … Continue reading Our current scientific system is unsustainable!
A CIÊNCIA DA PRODUTIVIDADE: MOTIVAÇÃO
2020 está sendo um ano maluco. A pandemia do novo coronavírus (Covid-19) teve um impacto sobre todos os principais sistemas mundialmente (sistema de saúde, econômico, educacional e de pesquisas). As medidas tomadas pelos países, como o confinamento e o distanciamento social são medidas efetivas paraaliviar o fardo da conhecida “saturação” desses sistemas citados. Desde o início … Continue reading A CIÊNCIA DA PRODUTIVIDADE: MOTIVAÇÃO
The Science of Productivity: Motivation
2020 has been a crazy year. The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all major systems globally (health system, economic, education, research). Measures taken by countries, such as lockdowns and social distancing are effective measures to relieve the burden of the so-called ''saturation'' of said systems. Since the lockdown started, we have been encouraged to … Continue reading The Science of Productivity: Motivation
COVID-19 and Diabetes: Sugar? No, thanks!
The COVID-19 disease, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is often more severe in elderly (60+), people with lung and heart disease, people with conditions that affect the immune system and diabetics. Why is COVID-19 a challenge for diabetic patients?
#ShutDownAcademia #ShutDownSTEM
Today, June 10th 2020, marks the day in which the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) communities were called to #ShutDownAcademia and to #ShutDownSTEM for the day to focus on educating ourselves on the realities of systemic racism and biases in STEM. The goal, as described by one of the organisers was to “reflect on … Continue reading #ShutDownAcademia #ShutDownSTEM
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