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To the Things Themselves
Sometimes bric-a-brac has meaning. Scott McLemee interviews an interpreter.
Talkin 'bout Their Generation
Everyone knows that rock and roll is all about kicking out the jams: ditching uptight squares, taking long rides in...
Women, Science and Interdisciplinary Ways of Working
Discussions of how to diversify the research world and of how to work beyond the boundaries of traditional fields should be combined, write Diana Rhoten and Stephanie Pfirman.
Goodbye to Procrustes And Goldilocks
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, a president-turned-presidential search consultant, considers why many candidacies are needlessly ruled out, and suggests that the questions asked may be too narrow.
Be Aware (Beware)
They long for a clash of civilizations that would destroy our liberties. Scott McLemee worries about the fanatics among us.
Professor Avatar
Christopher Conway considers the meanings and perceptions of faculty members' online representations of themselves.
Parallel to Shore
Amy L. Wink reflects on waiting for the call that will tell her if the project on which she's worked for 10 years will be published.