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The protest begins with a whisper

Whenever people ask when I started to speak my mind and join protests, I tell…

So you want to take a Ph.D. (but why?)

Every few years, our former students ask us about pursuing a Ph.D. We’ve had even…

Making meaning of popularity

When I started teaching my elective on Science Communication in Popular Media this semester, I…

Teaching against the tide

Last weekend, I joined a department meeting to review and update our undergraduate curriculum. A…

Graces and awakenings

Last weekend, I went on a pilgrimage to seven Pampanga churches with the Our Lady…

The many faces of isolation

I love swimming in the ocean. There’s something about being alone, in the sea, floating…

Dust in the darkness

Today, Catholics mark the beginning of Lent. All the masses, readings, and gospels hitherto have…

Spirituality in the protest

There is a famous prayer most people think was written by St. Ignatius. It begins…

Embracing uncertainty

Last week, I read a project proposal for a science communication workshop. It was infuriating.…

A long history of laughter and rebellion

Last week, I met my former students for lunch, a reunion 20 years in the…