Interesting reads: June 2nd – June 8th, 2012 – Mr Epidemiology

Interesting reads: June 2nd – June 8th, 2012

A great pic of Venus travelling across the sun in NJ (via @gmusser)

I like to tweet interesting stories and articles during the week (follow me @MrEpid); if you follow me you might have seen these links already:

First, a follow up to a post from last week about Darcy Doherty. A reader sent me two more articles about the case here and here. Please take a read, and if you’re so inclined, there’s a petition available here. Thanks Douglas B. for the link!
A great high school graduation speech. My favourite part? “You are not special. You are not exceptional“
This is NOT advice about the academic job search
Tomorrow’s Caped Crusaders!
An insensitive guide to thriving during your PhD
In praise of misfits: a great piece about why businesses need people with Aspergers, ADD and dyslexia.
And a happy story to end the week: Meghan Vogel, a high school runner saw the person ahead of her struggling and fall down in the 3200m. Rather than leave her, she helped her up and carried her across the finish line.

Have a great weekend!

-Atif

Mr Epidemiology

Atif completed his Masters and PhD in Epidemiology at Queen’s University, and currently works in health services research in Toronto, Canada as an epidemiologist. While his research examines the health of Canadians, he is also heavily involved in science outreach and communication. You can connect with him on Twitter @DrEpid

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