The Value of One

Dr. Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering [January 28, 2014]– I co-teach a Professional Development seminar for juniors in chemical engineering. This course is an oasis of reflection and discussion...

Using…or Abusing?

Gregory R. Bashford, Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln [Sept. 11, 2011] — The student was beaming. “Thanks, Dr. B!” he said. Based on his obvious talents, I had steered him towards a particular engineering industry, and he returned...

Beginning The School Year — By Faith

Phillip A Bishop, Exercise Physiology, University of Alabama [Aug. 28, 2011] — I once was a Naval Flight Officer and our aircraft had landed for a few hours in Rota, Spain. I was in the Air Force base book store when a small paperback caught my eye. The book...

My Ultimate Gift To A Friend

Sonya and Rick Hove, National Director – Faculty Commons, Durham, North Carolina [March 19, 2011] — Sonya’s Diary, February 15 –Today they will take half of my liver and transplant it into Gay Scott. I have known Gay since we moved to Illinois...

No Superhero

Eileen Buss, Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida[Feb 20, 2011] — Will I ever be good enough? At times I can be overwhelmed by wearing different hats: As an associate professor: Do I bring in grant funding, am I publishing enough, are my teaching...

An Old Dog And A New Trick

Samuel E Matteson, Physics, University of North Texas [Jan 9, 2011] — “High above the crowd, Fido suddenly realized that he was an old dog and that this was a new trick.” So read the caption of one on my favorite Far Side cartoons by Gary Larson that depicts a...