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
Scientists & Their Quirky Habits
You can take a scientist out of the lab, but you can't quite take lab habits out of the scientist.
Discrimination In Science: Gender & Geography
While science is supposed to be objective and gender-blind, many scientists still hold on to inherent biases.
The Stages Of A PhD
Been there, done that. But for those of you who haven't, here's a glimpse of the future…
When TV Gets Its Scientists Right
Sometimes, TV shows and books do portray scientists accurately. Perhaps almost too accurately, Alice Ly writes.
The Great Dress Divide: When Scientists Disagree
Scientists face polarized opinions both inside and out of lab. How do we go about picking sides?
Nerd Tourism, It’s A Thing
If you're travelling with a scientist on vacation, expect to be dragged to interesting places off the beaten path.
Scientists Are People, But More Special
Scientists may not exactly have superpowers, but they do have pretty awesome qualities that make them special.
Fancy A Game Of Conference Bingo?
Conferences are an important way of transmitting the latest scientific information, but they can be fun too. Try checking these off at your next conference!
A Scientist’s Guide To Social Interactions
Scientists and non-scientists can sometimes seem to be from different worlds, but every interaction is an opportunity for better understanding.