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Nicholas Schmerr

@lowvelocityzone

Associate Professor at the University of Maryland and Planetary Seismologist

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I was mortified (but not surprised) last night to see college students gathering at the bars in droves to celebrate their β€œearly” spring break. I guess they think they are invincible, but what about their parents and families when they return home and all their fellow travelers?

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I’m today’s edition of β€œI don’t know how to use R” I just accidentally plotted a helicopter instead of my data....

I’m today’s edition of β€œI don’t know how to use R” I just accidentally plotted a helicopter instead of my data....
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On average, I spend a 3-4 hours working diligently on a paper review, and maybe a couple of days thinking about it. Sometimes more or less. It is an important part of being a scientist. Then I submit it and the journal β€œthanks” me by offering a 30% discount on their books? Blegh.

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β€œThe Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe seems like relevant reading these days. washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/the-…