commonplace
this page is inspired by the recent revival of the commonplace notebook. I keep random content, info, quotes, etc from books and the web. enjoy!!
readings
Ben A. Barres for the Society for Neuroscience
this short autobiography from ben a. barres offers a really cool glimpse into the history of glial cells and people with marginalized genders in science.
find it here: The History of Neuroscience in Autobiography: Volume 10 from the Society for Neuroscience.
"In my heart I feel that I am a good scientist and teacher. I hope that despite my transsexuality you will allow me to continue with the work that, as you all know, I love. I am happy to answer any questions." (p. 35)
"I am happy to be an openly transgender scientist and to serve as a role model for young LGBT scientists. I hope that I have helped ease their way a little bit. LGBT students and postdocs at Stanford and other institutions frequently contact me to discuss whether or not to be open in their applications to various training programs. I always counsel them to be open about who they are, as it seems to me that presently the advantages far outweigh the risk. The vast majority of academics are highly supportive. It is difficult to live life in a closet. It does not make sense to do this because of an occasional bigot. I have yet to have anyone tell me they regretted their decision to be open." (p. 37)