Art and Earth Science by Grass
Yesterday, we went grocery shopping and found the store packed with people—it’s the holiday season, so it was to be expected. Normally, we head to the grocery as soon as it opens to avoid the crowd, but this time we went later than usual since we had just returned from a local trip and took… Continue reading How to Foster a Reading Habit in Children
Last October 8 I attended an event hosted by the Research Ethics Boards (REB) of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD). It was the final session in a month-long series of seminars on research ethics and integrity. The keynote speaker was Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo, a distinguished mathematician and former chancellor of UPD. Event… Continue reading Ethics and Integrity in Research Writing – Key Takeaways from a Talk by Dr. Nemenzo
Last month I wrote about certain not-so-happy circumstances surrounding my thesis (link below). I was honestly in the dumps when I wrote it and you'd know if you've been around this site a while that it does happen to me. This blog, along with watercolor art and writing with my fountain pens were my chosen… Continue reading Thesis Triumphs and Cinematic Quotes
When life throws you curve balls, let go of the bat and keep calm. Trigger Warning: This blog post discusses death and challenging experiences during my graduate studies. Last week, I submitted my completed manuscript for my thesis panel's review. I wanted to start this blog on a cheerful note, but I can't ignore the challenges… Continue reading Overcoming Adversity: How I Completed My Manuscript Against All Odds
The Fabulous Scientist 