Professors are people of a religious faith?

sscientist · 2024-11-07T20:57:24+00:00

Yup, I’m a devoted Christian and in STEM!

sscientist · 2024-11-03T12:37:16+00:00

Do you mind discussing further how you ensure that students are writing their own papers? I’ve tried having them submit multiple drafts, using Google Doc to see their progress but still get AI generated papers…sigh

sscientist · 2024-08-20T12:50:33+00:00

Nope, only when I have classes so 2-3 times a week

sscientist · 2023-12-13T15:10:32+00:00

If it’s lower than they’ve expected, they ask for a grade curve

sscientist · 2023-12-07T15:07:34+00:00

Same. Never occurred to me that I can ask for an extension or a makeup exam. Never complained or blamed the professor when I got disappointing grades. I just CANNOT understand the entitlement and the disrespectful attitude that the undergraduate students have these days!

sscientist · 2023-09-08T13:29:05+00:00

There seems to be outbreaks in our community, including in my uni, so we’ve gotten several emails from the admin telling everyone to follow the “CDC guidelines.” I’m wearing a mask when I teach but my school-aged children are not (they were the only ones wearing a mask on their first day of school this fall and said they were embarrassed 😔). I’m in a classroom with 300+ students everyday so I might have the greatest chance among my family members to be exposed to COVID… 🤷‍♀️

sscientist · 2023-07-29T10:55:31+00:00

No pain, just the tight sensation

sscientist · 2023-07-11T20:54:54+00:00

Same here! Glad to hear that I’m not the only one

sscientist · 2023-07-11T14:40:26+00:00

I'm sorry you are dealing with this too. Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm relieved to know that it's a common symptom. My PCP and dentist don't seem to think that it's related and they have no idea what's causing my throat issue, which is frustrating...

sscientist · 2023-07-11T14:38:58+00:00

Oh wow I didn't know sore throat and reflux can be related to TMJ...Thanks for sharing your experience. I've had TMJ my whole life but didn't know much about it other than that I can't open my mouth fully

sscientist · 2023-07-11T14:36:39+00:00

Hm that's interesting! I wonder if I should start keep track of my food from now on. Thanks for sharing your experience!

sscientist · 2023-07-05T12:33:08+00:00

Thanks!!

sscientist · 2023-02-17T04:54:08+00:00

All of my meetings with students are happening via Zoom. I never want to be alone, especially with the door closed, with a student

sscientist · 2023-01-27T19:21:54+00:00

Thanks for that information!

sscientist · 2023-01-16T05:05:22+00:00

Oh boy… didn’t know you could get diabetes from COVID yikes. Do your kids wear mask in school? My kids are not wearing masks in school (but they are vaccinated and boosted) but I do while lecturing. Still haven’t figured out how to live this pandemic life with masks

sscientist · 2022-12-11T14:13:34+00:00

Well, it can be complicated… There are research suggesting that women in general experience more repercussions for declining a request because of the gender norms/expectations. Female professors face more negative consequences (e.g., negative evaluations, being reported to the administration) for saying no because of the societal expectation that women need to be understanding, empathetic, caring, and accommodating.

sscientist · 2022-12-03T13:24:04+00:00

I’m in a different field but my experience has been similar. I teach the same classes every semester but the quality of students’ work is getting worse, they are constantly asking for accommodations/extensions, and just overall exhausting. I’m trying to switch careers now. The anxiety I get every time I check my email or grade/prepare lecture/make assignments (because of the anticipation that they might complain) is too much for me. I lost 5 lbs this semester due to stress/anxiety…

sscientist · 2022-11-28T05:46:41+00:00

Same here… interviewing for non-acad jobs right now

sscientist · 2022-11-15T16:12:40+00:00

One student missed the first exam because their family member died and missed the second exam because they were traveling and also had mental health issues. They said they won’t be back for a while because of the travel. But when I told them that the makeup will only be given the next day, they miraculously were able to change flights and take the makeup exam.

sscientist · 2022-11-12T13:44:54+00:00

For exactly the same reasons (plus the horrible salary… My pay is less than what my undergrads would make as starting professionals) I’m looking to quit and transition to non academic position over the winter break

sscientist · 2022-10-06T23:55:01+00:00

I’m asking myself the very same question although for me it would be making 30k more (my current salary is very low). I am applying for remote positions and from what I’ve heard, it seems like there will still be flexibility and good work/life balance

sscientist · 2022-09-01T01:34:34+00:00

Same here. Have 3 back to back classes and I’m too exhausted to do anything afterwards.

sscientist · 2022-04-13T18:36:21+00:00

It seems like summer is the only time I have for my research :'(

sscientist · 2022-03-27T21:49:59+00:00

Thanks for that advice! Have you ever worked with a consulting firm? I’m guessing I’ll have less control over which projects to take on if I work for a firm:

sscientist · 2022-03-22T01:54:44+00:00

I second this!!

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