The Two Body Problem

I am a professor at a primarily undergraduate institution. My spouse is a research professor and works two hours' drive away. This blog is primarily about life at a PUI, but also about our family trying to make the most of an uncomfortable lifestyle.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

In case you thought Sexism wasn't prevalent in STEM

This you tube video by Emily Graslie explains in a very clear way...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/11/30/247842138/science-reporter-emily-graslie-reads-her-mail-and-it-s-not-so-nice
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The blog of an associate professor at a small, religious liberal arts institution. My husband works two hours' drive away at a major suburban research institute. I take care of my high-energy Kindergartner (Boy) and my strong-willed pre-schooler (Girl) in addition to my workload. This blog is intended to educate interested parties about life at a Small Liberal Arts College (SLAC)/ Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI). It is also intended to chronicle the lifestyle of two scientists living a commuter marriage due to an unsolved "two body problem", and my constant struggle to balance family and career. I hope it can be a forum for sharing advice and ideas among others who may be in a similar situation, or looking to be in the future. I love thoughtful comments from readers.
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