Loretta CollinsMay 5, 20212 minScratch Beneath the Surface to Find Clear SkinPhoto by Hannah Xu on Unsplash I stepped into the shower and the warm water pelted my skin. I had done this—showered—thousands of times...
Loretta CollinsJan 13, 20204 minEditor or scientist-editor? There is a difference—and it matters.The new year has begun and I imagine a lot of scientists out there have plans to submit papers for publication in 2020. I have worked...
Loretta CollinsOct 10, 20195 minSet the Stage for InspirationScientists tend to be a stoic bunch—in the lab, head down, working hard. At least that was my experience as a grad student and early on...
Loretta CollinsOct 3, 20193 minI Did Something a Little CrazyRachael is a brilliant trip designer. It has nothing to do with her day job. She is simply fearless, full of wanderlust and often heads...
Loretta CollinsOct 2, 20192 minFormatting = Wasted Effort?Think back to the last paper, or last several papers, you published. Each time you submitted a paper, you were careful to follow the...
Loretta CollinsJun 7, 20192 minPublish or PerishIt is not enough to do excellent science. Publishing is critical, and good writing matters—use it as a selling point to highlight your work.