It is the time of year for those in high school and undergrad to apply for summer internship programs. Having run one for many years and read thousands of applications, here is my advice. Please share the video as they are fiercely competitive. youtu.be/GSPYv04xPSw

Please share as with the reduced number of #GradSchool spots available, this year is going to be particularly challenging. You have been invited to participate in interviews for grad school. Here is some advice for before, during and after the interview. youtu.be/VM6t-z6w84c

This is my most viewed video and it all concerns #GradSchool interview questions. Good luck if you are interviewing this year and please share widely. This is going to be a very competitive year and if this helps give someone the edge I will be very happy! youtu.be/rd3wS4Vkp1Y

I am speaking at 2026 National Postdoctoral Association Annual Conference. Please check out the details of my talk at: tinyurl.com/4rew7x38

I am excited to be returning to the nationalpostdoc annual conference, this time taking part in a panel for the plenary session. I will be joining Mark Moldwin, Heather Trepal, Rian Lund Dahlberg, Harry Sterling for a session moderated by Madhumita Joshi. tinyurl.com/mvaaeewe

My friend and colleague Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai is the world’s first congenitally blind geneticist and I asked him to explain what low vision means. He takes me through a mini biology lesson before going into the details about his sight and experiences. youtu.be/HvemOL0OXIY

My colleague Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai is the world’s first congenitally blind geneticist and I asked him to explain how his low vision has affected his education and career. He is proof that individuals who are differently abled can be successful in STEM. youtu.be/vfIOgaDJ1KQ

My colleague Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada is the world’s first congenitally blind geneticist and I asked him to talk about his scientific career and to explain his low vision accessibility supports. youtu.be/WtW8onO93mQ

My colleague Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada is the world’s first congenitally blind geneticist and I asked him to talk about his extensive volunteering experience; why he does it and if he can give advice to those who wish to begin volunteering. youtu.be/OVffpP_9ttA

My friend and colleague Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada is the world’s first congenitally blind geneticist and I asked him to talk about his new initiative IDEA-STEM. He is proof that individuals who are differently abled can be successful in STEM. youtu.be/5ej9u9DUUjI

The next series of videos with Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada where I asked him all of my naive questions regarding DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). In this first video I ask him what DEI is and why I sometimes see the letters in a different order. youtu.be/ft_7ejSxxCM

The series with Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada continues. This is an important one which I recommend everyone watch. You will probably be surprised at some of the information provided. youtu.be/AsxZ591XkTs

At the end of the last video with Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada I mentioned that I didn't see why it was so hard to implement DEI accommodations/accessibility supports. Therefore this is an unexpected bonus video where he explains why that might be. youtu.be/zIQ0pLJvJI0

WE DID IT! Service animals have now been formally recognized by the CDC BMBL clarification, and it is the first time this has been explicitly stated in alignment with biosafety guidance at the federal level. URGENT UPDATE: Federal Clarification on Service Animal Access in

Have you ever wondered why is DEI relevant to science? Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada provides 3 examples of why DEI in scientific research actually makes the science better; by asking better questions, and improving data collection and analysis. youtu.be/LjTe0psyRdQ

Is feeling proud of a client. Last week we prepared for a salary negotiation. Today they nailed it and received an improved offer. I see clients when the are nervous and worried so that they can appear polished and professional when it counts.

@ideastemcanada has a great tagline which is - Inclusive science is good science. I asked one of the founders to explain what the tagline means and why they chose it. With such an important and fundamental tagline, will it change how STEM is performed? youtu.be/ZHHL18Fb6Es

The next video with Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada has a terrible research idea and we discuss research ethics committees amongst other things! Discover the power of DEI in science and how it drives innovation and progress. youtu.be/YBaJuZDAJkg

We view science as a meritocracy, how does DEI effect productivity? This is the question I asked Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada and he went off on a tangent all about productivity! Merit will be addressed next week! youtu.be/ZkzzbSBTVns

On today's video Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai @ideastemcanada delves into a controversial topic. I asked him "what is merit and how does it relate to DEI?" youtu.be/d3ee09iSvEY