It is more important than ever for scientists to be concise, engaging and easy to understand. I recently produced my first scientific videos for a general audience – and I think it should be part of every scientist’s toolbox! Read on for some tips and tools I used.
Notion is the newest, and broadest, tool in my research toolbox. Read on for more about my blossoming love affair with this multi-purpose tool, and discover why I think Notion is a great choice for scientists who want to get organised!
There is more than meets the eye to implementing programmatic workflows in a biological context. Here are a few of my top tips for those post-introductory-level biologists new to coding.
A few quick bits from the latest in my reading list – a gem about effective and efficient communication!
As a way to make the most of the COVID-19 shutdown, life scientists around the world are looking to upskill in data analysis tools and techniques. Luckily, it is now incredibly simple to get going with a basic python install in a beginner-friendly editor which is easily extensible to incorporate, even encourage, basic code hygiene. Check out my new favourite setup for python programming: VSCode and Anaconda.
Making an eye-catching but informative scientific poster can be challenging – what would I as a reader want/need to know? Is this a design that would catch my eye from across the room? What makes it stand out? Is it so busy as to be nauseating? Here are a few of my tips for beautiful, artful poster-making in science.
Another installment in my Toolbox series, this time focusing on HDF5 files as a powerful way to store big data!
2018 was was a year of comfort and growth. Here’s a little about the highs, lows and lessons I learnt along the way.
The latest in my Toolbox series focuses on Atom: the best, most hackable text editor for writing, programming and data analysis!
As an early-career researcher, I am still figuring out the best way to get stuff done. I have decided to write more on the programs, apps and integrations that I use every day, starting with Trello!
My first passionate post about the benefits of programming for life scientists comes after a weekend exploring the interactive plotting library Bokeh.
Do you ever feel like there is no end to the information overload that is a consequence of our increasingly digital lives? Here’s how I am tackling the drowning sensation to find a little clarity this year.
A short insight into my daily tech life, and how these programs contribute to my organisation, productivity and science.
Ever wondered how to overcome the paralysing fear of public speaking? Some tips from a definite non-expert.
