Alice Ly
ABOUT
Alice Ly is a postdoctoral researcher in Germany. She completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne, and has a BSc in Pathology (First Class Hons) and BA (Art History). She enjoys microscopy, cakes, photos of puppies, and removing warm items from the incubator.
Stories by Alice Ly
How To Leave Academia
Ready to hang up your lab coat but not sure how to walk away? Here's some advice to get you started.
Types Of Scientist Presenters: Which One Are You?
When you’re delivering a lecture or thesis defense presentation, are you an Excited Explainer, Totalitarian or Perpetual Motion Machine?
Being A Scientist: Expectations Vs. Reality
What did you think being a scientist was all about when you were growing up? More importantly, do you see things the same way now?
FML, The Scientist Version
Every now and then, a lab fail will happen for some inexplicable reason. Until you’ve ruined at least one sample pre-analysis, you can’t call yourself a real scientist!
A Scientist’s Ultimate Wish List
Ever found yourself in the lab wishing you had an extra pair of arms or a lab cupboard that magically replenishes the chemicals you need? You’re not the only one!
The Ultimate List Of Why Scientists Love Science
In spite of the many moments of misery in your scientific life, there will be plenty of opportunities to also say “YAY.” Let us count the ways...
What Is A Scientist?
Are engineers considered scientists? What about lab technicians, archaeologists and art historians? The answer isn’t always obvious...
A Scientific Approach To Dating
If you think about it, relationships are just like scientific experiments: sometimes, no matter the outcomes of dates, the end results can be unpredictable.
When The Science Spark Strikes
What draws people to science? Whether the desire to help those in need, or the never-ending quest for knowledge, the spark can come from anywhere.