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My Mentors, Part 2
  • Sep 5, 2018
  • 5 min

My Mentors, Part 2

Settling down and recalling my growth, the different ways my “mentors” encouraged, motivated and supported me had a profound influence.
My Mentors, Part 1
  • Aug 31, 2018
  • 4 min

My Mentors, Part 1

Settling down and recalling my growth, the different ways my “mentors” encouraged, motivated and supported me had a profound influence.
A Priceless Environmental Treasure
  • Aug 22, 2018
  • 4 min

A Priceless Environmental Treasure

...the two rivers and the lake is known locally as the ‘heartbeat of Cambodia’, such is its importance for humans and wildlife alike.
Realizing I Wasn’t A Great Scientist
  • Aug 7, 2018
  • 5 min

Realizing I Wasn’t A Great Scientist

I was able to leave academia and embark on the career path I always wanted — that of a science journalist.
In Uzbekistan, I am a Khitanese
  • Aug 2, 2018
  • 2 min

In Uzbekistan, I am a Khitanese

In Uzbekistan, you may be surprised by how they refer to China as “Xitoy” (modern Latin spelling used in Uzbekistan)...
Frustrations of a Filipino Contractual Scientist
  • Jul 27, 2018
  • 4 min

Frustrations of a Filipino Contractual Scientist

“Will I keep the full functionality of my left hand?” “How the hell I am going to pay for the medical bills?”
Same Source, Oceans Apart
  • Jun 19, 2018
  • 2 min

Same Source, Oceans Apart

Despite the three great rivers running parallel within 50 kilometers of each other here, they drain into the sea thousands of miles apart.
Opinion: On (seemingly) “Useless” Subjects
  • Jun 4, 2018
  • 3 min

Opinion: On (seemingly) “Useless” Subjects

Pursue what you want to learn more about, what keeps you excited and motivated, and what resonates with your heart.
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