Amanda Balaban

R&D Scientist in my professional life and exploring the outdoors, art, and adventure in my personal life.

[Tatiana Prowell, MD @tmprowell]

In case you missed it: Women are less likely to be credited for their scientific contributions than men. It’s true across multiple fields & at all stages, with important repercussions for career progress. #WomenInSTEM #WomenInMedicine #MedTwitter

https://t.co/6LsW1sicNJ

[Roshni Rao @drroshnirao]

Some may be taken aback by your refusal to downplay your capabilities for their comfort. Please, unapologetically claim your right to shine. Your strength, intelligence, and vision are not negotiable. Boldly occupy space, and continue to use your light to pave the way forward. K?

[Sarah J Tracy 🏜 @SarahJTracy]

Kudos to Reviewer #3, who closed w/ this:
"Praise for the authors:
I try to end all of my reviews with areas of the paper I really liked because I know reviews can be hard to read. So here are a few areas of the paper where I thought the writing really shined."
1. __
2. __
3. __

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

@hanalyst Me! My husband and both my parents! Only people I know.

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

@academic_exit Nope! I feel I get everything I had in academia and more in my position. The culture, work/life balance, and benefits make it all the more enjoyable.

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

During my PhD I beat myself up for not solving a problem. My husband said,“Your standing on the edge of human knowledge, looking out into the darkness, and upset that you can’t see what know one else has seen before.” This strikes that same cord. https://t.co/dD2NlVDW3b

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

As seen in local bookstore 😂😂😂#gradschool

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

Yesssssss 👍👍👍

[Leslie Vosshall PhD @leslievosshall]

We're doing a thing! Speakers @HHMINEWS Science Meetings will no longer put journal names on their talk slides.
Instead display first author, year, PMID (or DOI) like @ardemp
Why?
-end prestige-signaling
-people can actually find reference
#nojournalnamesontalkslides

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

@hgupta84 @AcademicChatter See thread here with an amazing outpouring of scientific mistakes and support for all who had mad them 😁 https://t.co/QnGSvGRCwq

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

I ahave a 1st year PhD student with imposter syndrome. After some minor mistakes, she is calling herself stupid. She thinks she is the only one making these kind of mistakes. Can I get a list of your stupid (read normal) mistakes to share with her? #phdlife #WomenInScience

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

@LiffnerBen @HugoJhun

[Structural Biology at St. Jude Children's Hospital @StJudeStructBio]

Check out postdoc salaries, benefits, and support at St. Jude:
https://t.co/EUyrk50QSc

Postdoc positions currently open in Structural Biology include:
https://t.co/Ys641LjGjU
https://t.co/t3Y5vYTOes
https://t.co/ZLZgz03JUJ

Come join us!

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

👏👏👏👏👏 Seriously, the laptops at the very least! Please!!

[Vikas Navratna @vikasnavaratna]

Postdocs need

At least, 20% hike in postdoc salary.
Sign on bonus that'll get a laptop.
Promising career prospects.
Healthy work environment.
Decent health insurance.
Relocation expenses.
Retirement benefits.
Proper leave plan.
5-day work week.
Better respect.
Child support.

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

@willaise I know right? I guess I’m gonna have to build some book shelves in other rooms

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

Millennial Problem: what to do with the extra set of Harry Potter books between you and your partner? Or are you normal and capable of parting with one of them?

[Tanentzapf Lab @TanentzapfLab]

What matters is always the discovery, not who made the discovery. It's not that the scientist doesn't matter but the science must always come first.

[Amanda Balaban @NabsInTheLab]

@TheStrugglingS4 @OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter I came up with a crude business plan to start a brownie truck. Hit the suburbs after dinner and the college campus at late night.

[The Struggling Scientists @TheStrugglingS4]

Don't lie to me!
You've thought about it too I know it 🧐

@OpenAcademics @AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

[Jay Cummings @LongFormMath]

*when the villain in the movie has a PhD*

Viewers without a PhD: Ah, they are just saying he’s a smart villain. Makes sense.

Viewers with a PhD: Ah, grad school and academia drove him to madness. Makes sense.

[Katie Mack @AstroKatie]

I really wish the world would let go of the myth that truly talented, visionary, passionate people are all 24/7 laser-focused on their work to the detriment of every other aspect of life and their physical and mental well-being.