Jan 30, 2021How Do You Know That?A strategy to read and understand primary research papers By Ryan A. Martin, Ph.D. Throughout our lives, the public often relies on experts to provide us with the understanding of key issues in order to make decisions. This has overwhelmingly been evident during the SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the…Science10 min readScience10 min read
Published inAscent Publication·Oct 8, 2020Life Lessons from a Recent GraduateThe wisdom from education that can lead to a fulfilling life. — By Ryan A. Martin, Ph.D. When I was a teenager in high school biology, I remember flirting with the idea of exploring medical school and becoming a medical doctor. Unfortunately, and much to my mother’s dissatisfaction, I quickly abandoned the idea after discovering the extensive time involved in school. …Life5 min readLife5 min read
Jun 27, 2020What Can We Do To Shift Science Education?A perspective for delivering science As an upcoming scientist and science communicator, I have had the experience as both student and teacher which has provided to be a unique perspective of our science education in the US. As we now live in a world that heavily revolves around science and…Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Published inChange Becomes You·Jun 15, 2020The Pursuit of LifeWhen you feel like you are “behind in life”. — As a late twenty-year-old, all too often I come across this phenomenon of feeling “behind in life”, which can be ushered into our thoughts by a number of sources. Interestingly, I noticed that when this idea is brought up in conversation, it strikes an emotion in nearly everyone in a…Personal Growth4 min readPersonal Growth4 min read
Published inChange Becomes You·Jun 9, 2020I Tried Meditation for 7 Days. Here’s What Happened.And why now, I’ll never stop. — By Ryan Martin, Ph.D. Recently, I entered into a transitional period in my life. Rapid changes in my day to day, undoubtedly became a source of anxiety and stress. Although I was aware of the practice of meditation, I remained skeptical and never gave it any serious thought. …Meditation5 min readMeditation5 min read
