The ground around us: Spider research at UC Berkeley
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At the Elias Lab, Maggie Raboin, a graduate student, is studying the ways that sound affects invertebrates such as spiders.
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Open access publishing could end academic elitism in science
The privatization of academic publishing has perpetuated social inequality by historically deterring disadvantaged universities from accessing research.
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Making my past into an honors thesis: The importance of passion in your research
My honors thesis is personal to me, and yours needs to be personal to you if you choose to work on such a large and important project.
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The future of scientific research is on the ballot
Each time a new policy is announced, our ability to live and work in the United States is thrown into question.
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“Unfortunately, I can no longer continue”
Off the Beat
I used to think living in the present meant a lot of yeses, living life to the fullest, carpe diem. But it also means saying no sometimes, and that is okay.
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Bored already? Why you should consider volunteering this summer
The global pandemic has turned many aspects of our lives upside down. If this sounds like you, consider putting your extra free time into volunteering!
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Clog Report: Where in Berkeley are the caterpillars?
The semester started off as it usually does, but with one exception.
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The many enriching experiences of studying abroad
For some, studying abroad is made meaningful through experiences outside the classroom.
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Research universities must play key role in climate policy solutions
Knowledge is power. In the case of climate change, we need knowledge to figure out how to power our world so that it remains prosperous for future generations.
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UC Berkeley must promote open access publishing of faculty research
A better system for disseminating scientific knowledge in the modern age would not include paywalls and subscription fees. Instead, we should aspire to a truly open science, one that is both more efficient and higher quality than the current system.
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