Thinking about Undertale, a game where if you choose violence, you get a world that doesn’t trust or respect you. Curious how that is.

PhD programs are the Dark Souls of career choices.

A story about the Brazilian Portuguese word cafunê, and the tender love and care it takes to place your hand in someones hair.

What happened this year? I take a look back to find out.

Graduate student burnout is real, and now that I’m in the thick of it, I don’t know how to get myself out. How do I bloom where I’m planted?

How I spend my summer vacation. I was too broke for much, but at least my dog had lots of adventures!

Next time you’re reading, imagine the protagonist as someone else. It’s not easy and requires effort, but it’s important!

My summer plans are to practice languages, specifically with a Sci-Fi book club, featuring my Dad.

A reflection on my first year of my PhD program, coming back to the United States from Spain, and adjusting to a new chapter of my life. Happy new year!

I’m a social scientist. Here I defend the social sciences and their inclusion in STEM, while breaking down why science is exciting in all forms.