For-Scientists

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NoBell Prize 2018

The phrase “Nobel Prize” usually evokes a sense of prestige and gravitas. There is no doubt that these prizes are bestowed upon individuals who have made outstanding contributions …

Dezerae Cox
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Book review: The Effective Scientist

I know, I know, book reviews are so seventh grade. But I am making a conscious effort not only to read more this year, but also to actively engage with the media I consume. So, I …

Dezerae Cox
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Toolbox talk: Atom, Jupyter and Hydrogen

As an early-career researcher, I am still figuring out the best way to get stuff done. Every day it seems like my to-do list gets longer and longer, for every item I tick off two …

Dezerae Cox
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Toolbox talk: Trello

As an early-career researcher, I am still figuring out the best way to get stuff done. Every day it seems like my to-do list gets longer and longer, for every item I tick off two …

Dezerae Cox
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Quick Recap: PyLadies Melbourne Event

Locating the labyrinth a nd meeting the meetup For a few months, I had been working on the courage to check out one of the many coding-related groups held all across Melbourne each …

Dezerae Cox
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Magnified 2018

The Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), in association with the School of Arts, English and Media at the University of Wollongong (UOW), are hosting a …

Dezerae Cox
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a weekend walk around the Bokeh library

If you’ve read my bio, you will know that I (somewhat arrogantly) consider myself “a passionate advocate for the use of programming by life scientists”. This came about following …

Dezerae Cox
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what to do when you can't get a word in edge ways

I don’t believe in resolutions, mostly because I have finally learnt (after 20-something years) that I will never stick to them. However, January 1st this year saw me looking to …

Dezerae Cox
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Book review: Human Universe

I know, I know, book reviews are so seventh grade. But I am making a conscious effort not only to read more this year, but also to actively engaging with the media I consume. So, I …

Dezerae Cox
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the nomadic scientist: blessing or curse?

From the very beginning of my undergraduate degree, I knew that I wanted to pursue research overseas. Not so much a permanent relocation, but I was very keen to leverage the …

Dezerae Cox