Burnout. That feeling of emptiness coupled with a lack of motivation and emotional and physical exhaustion. By this point in the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” quarantine we’re probably all feeling it in some aspect of our lives. But with at least 2 more weeks left at home, it’s important that we all get through it. . . .
Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Full Professors, Lecturers, faculty-related items.
During the social distancing period that accompanied the Black Plague, Isaac Newton entered a period of his research career known as the annus mirabilis or “year of wonders” due to his prolific productivity during this time. Isaac Newton however, didn’t have to cope with moving to online instruction. Unlike Isaac Newton, most of us don’t . . .
The article below covers some pushback on the recent trend of requiring diversity statements in faculty hiring. What are your thoughts? Tell us in the comments. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/01/mathematicians-divided-over-faculty-hiring-practices-require-proof-efforts-promote