3 years ago today, coincidentally on World Vegan Day, I decided to quit dairy and go vegan. I was a vegetarian my whole life and the decision to switch was not made without solid reasons and plenty of information. I just replaced milk with almond milk and gave up all other dairy products. But soon,Continue reading “Incremental vegan: 5 ideas for the vegan-curious”
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What’s happening with people, power, and the planet?
On 06/29 at 2 pm, I was notified about potential power outages. I was sitting in in the sweltering heat of 39˚C (about 102˚F) in front of a plug-in fan that was working its hardest to cool 5 sq. ft. of area. Owing to mild summers, two thirds of apartments in Washington state, including mine,Continue reading “What’s happening with people, power, and the planet?”
A beginner’s guide to graduate research
When I was applying to universities, I intended to make research a major part of my master’s. Working on a long-term challenging project, I hoped, would help me develop a more analytical mindset, while also allowing me to contribute to the scientific community. Fortunately, a professor told us about a potential upcoming project in ourContinue reading “A beginner’s guide to graduate research”
How to seize control of your life
Last spring, some of my friends were going on a trip and I wanted to join them. However, I had research-related responsibilities that I needed to prioritize. As I walked to my lab in the beautiful weather, I resolved to replace the word “can’t” with “won’t” in my mental dictionary. Instead of thinking that IContinue reading “How to seize control of your life”
Why you need to pick up a book — now
If you’ve been working or studying from home, you probably saved the time it took you to travel every day. With more time flexibility and restrictions on outdoor activities, you may have turned to Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+. Because the alternative is boredom, right? Wrong! Ever since I picked up my first book whenContinue reading “Why you need to pick up a book — now”
Human Nature 