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!
A few weeks ago I braved a Melbourne winter weeknight to attend my very first PyLadies Meetup. Here’s a little bit about the adventure, and why you should definitely get along to a meetup near you!
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.
