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Author Archives: smalec
Writing (Groups) Across the Curriculum
Two years ago, I met my new colleagues at my previous institution at our very thorough new faculty orientation. Together, we learned the details of everything from the faculty governance structure to the learning management system. We got to know … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, finding time for research, NCFDD, tenure, writing groups
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Math Therapy for the Unqualified
I’m sure you can all relate: while making small talk with a stranger, eventually they’ll ask what you do. “Professor” is never a sufficient answer – they want to know what subject. And once you say “math,” the potentially interesting … Continue reading
Sonia Kovalevsky Day at Hood College
Yesterday was the last day of our fall break, and also Hood’s 10th annual Sonia Kovalevsky Day. I’m embarrassed to say that before my interview here I’d barely even heard of Sonia Kovalevsky, and definitely never heard of a day … Continue reading
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Tagged AWM, SK Day, Sonia Kovalevsky, Women in Mathematics
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