When my kids were young, we would frequently visit Science and Natural History Museums while visiting other cities. I haven’t done it as much since they are now grown men. This past week, while my husband attended the ASM Microbe conference in Atlanta, what did I do? Visit Museums specifically to look for presentations ofContinue reading “June 18: Reflections and Perspectives”
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October 2 Day 1303: ICYMI Summer’s Sweet Successes
Today was the first Monday of classes for the Autumn 2023 academic quarter at University of Washington. Wet and rainy, there was no doubt that summer was over. I enjoyed working with my students at UW Tacoma but was grateful for these sweet reminders of warmer, more relaxing times today. Prepared samples arrived from ourContinue reading “October 2 Day 1303: ICYMI Summer’s Sweet Successes”
April 7 Day 1125: Feeling Invisible
Honest mistakes happen. I get that. We are all busy people and sometimes we forget to include everyone who should be included–whether its an invitation to the table or recognition for fine work. I keep telling my brain not to read too much into any one oversight. It happens to everyone, right? Yet the moreContinue reading “April 7 Day 1125: Feeling Invisible”
March 6 Day 1093: Where Were You?
It was three years ago today that UW President Ana Mari Cauce sent this email: The Friday morning message called for emergency remote teaching by the very next workday. The speed of the transition was dizzying. I was on a writing retreat at Pack Forest with a handful of my Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences colleagues.Continue reading “March 6 Day 1093: Where Were You?”
October 2 Day 938: Angeles Angels
NCTM brought me back to spend time in LA. I lived there for a dozen years as I was starting my career. I got my first academic job there. I got divorced there. I found my loving and supportive partner there. I gave birth to two sons there. There was lots of nostalgia, both goodContinue reading “October 2 Day 938: Angeles Angels”
September 27 Day 933: No Wonder USPS is in Trouble
I came to campus for final preparations of tomorrow’s opening class this quarter. I checked my office mail for the first time in eight months. During this time, the United States Postal Service brought 2 hand written letters, 5 math publications, and 1 book advertisement. What does it say about the volume of electronic communicationsContinue reading “September 27 Day 933: No Wonder USPS is in Trouble”
June 21 Day 835: Great Lessons
Day two of the ILAS conference in Galway featured the first half of the mini symposium honoring the work of my thesis advisor, Richard Brualdi. It is the reason I am here. The “Brualdi insights” that I pick up from today’s speakers: are: Drive somewhere with Richard (preferably to a conference.) The key to writingContinue reading “June 21 Day 835: Great Lessons”
April 4 Day 757: How would you finish this thought?
I know I’ve been too busy when….. Before sharing some of my answers, take a moment to answer for yourself. . . . . I’ll wait. . . . . Ready? I know I’ve been too busy when I finally update my TO-DO list and feel embarrassment for the lingering items that should have beenContinue reading “April 4 Day 757: How would you finish this thought?”
March 3 Day 725: Tacoma Mourns
Tacoma lost an icon on Tuesday, my friend Sue. She was a no nonsense, foul-mouthed, beautiful human. A force of nature. A cheerleader for the underdog. Smart, driven, and a g*d d*mned delight. She was fearless and lived life so fully. We were grateful to be included on some of her food adventures—happily waiting forContinue reading “March 3 Day 725: Tacoma Mourns”
February 11 Day 705: Pandemic Learning
I noticed something the other day. In class, when students didn’t know how to solve a problem, the first thing they did was Google it. I had set up working groups with a mixture of in-person and remote participants. Computers were open for communication. I purposefully gave only one copy of the activity to eachContinue reading “February 11 Day 705: Pandemic Learning”
Math Belongs to All of Us 