Comics about mathematics, science, and the student life.
Divergence
It always worries me a little bit that the theorists’ imaginations can run this wild.
17 Feb 2021
Bear Trap
If we’re not finding ourselves stuck in some sort of trap three times a week, we’re not doing science properly!
12 Feb 2021Ruled Out
Not communicated: They came up with all of these crazy hypotheses several papers ago.
10 Feb 2021Comforting Knowledge
The lesson: Only take introductory classes to stay on the good side of the curve.
08 Feb 2021
Third Time's The Charm
Pro tip: Only send emails with a one hour buffer into the future, so regret has time to creep in and you can delete your disastrous email before it causes damage.
03 Feb 2021Board Work
And the one that drives me nuts: A professor who continually erases and adjusts the bits of their letters while talking, as if the smudge-fest that ensues is clearer than the original writing!
01 Feb 2021
Gripping Conversations
My favourite example of this is when a researcher asks a question after a presentation that is all about showcasing their own knowledge instead of engaging in a dialogue.
27 Jan 2021