August in academia means a lot of new beginnings, especially for those starting grad school. Around this time of year, social media teems with advice for new grad students—read this book, run from toxic advisors, reconsider your life choices altogether. As a former grad student and now director of a …
I had high hopes for Fall 2022, I really did. I admit worrying for a bit that I wouldn’t remember how to teach after two and a half years in virtual hell. And I actively fretted about COVID and my ability to tolerate real shoes and hard pants all day. …
I’m one of those obnoxious people who loves birthdays. Especially my own. A day to celebrate me? To open presents? To eat cake? …
I’ve studied emotion management in air travel and TSA airport security for 12 years. My first scholarly publication likens the emotions in …
As a professor, I pride myself on practicing what I preach. When I tell my students, they need to practice before public …
As I type these words, Florida’s House of Representatives is forwarding a “Don’t Say Gay” bill to their Senate that would prohibit …
It turns out, Jerry Seinfeld’s old joke about public speaking is close to spot on. He said: According to most studies, people’s …
I’m one of those people who cries at sappy commercials, especially the extended Thai life insurance ads with the Good Samaritans who …
A few years ago, I read a short article about how of the people who make resolutions in January, more than half will …
Full disclosure: I hate the phrase “work/life balance.” The phrase and associated societal conversations are too simplistic and set an unrealistic bar, …
