October 7, 2012

Google Logo Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm

#DispatchesDNLee: I'm back in the States and Checking in with you all

By DNLee

Join Our Community of Science Lovers!

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American

Mambo vipi Marafiki? (How are things my fiends?)

I know it's been a while but I needed a little time to recuperate, rest and reset my clock. Readjusting to home has taken more time than I thought I would have needed. Physiologically, it has been a roller coaster: my belly, my appetite, my sleep. It as all been quite a ride and I'm still not 100%, but I am back in the saddle. I've been coming into the University to get my paperwork done. It is still going on with more things being added to my queue each day. Bu hey, that's what being a post-doc is all about right?

I really enjoyed the field work and I almost miss it. Just a little. I only regret not getting a handle on the physical development measures and tracking changes in female reproductive anatomy sooner. I really think I can crack the mystery of this animal's mating physiology. But I'll definitely be ready for my return trip. I the meantime, I'm writing up my reports and writing up a paper on what data I do have.

On supporting science journalism

If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.

Fingers crossed that the Journal Editors will think it is enough.

Badaye!

DNLee is a biologist and she studies animal behavior, mammalogy, and ecology . She uses social media, informal experiential science experiences, and draws from hip hop culture to share science with general audiences, particularly under-served groups.

More by DNLee

It’s Time to Stand Up for Science

If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history.

I’ve been a Scientific American subscriber since I was 12 years old, and it helped shape the way I look at the world. SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe. I hope it does that for you, too.

If you subscribe to Scientific American, you help ensure that our coverage is centered on meaningful research and discovery; that we have the resources to report on the decisions that threaten labs across the U.S.; and that we support both budding and working scientists at a time when the value of science itself too often goes unrecognized.

In return, you get essential news, captivating podcasts, brilliant infographics, can't-miss newsletters, must-watch videos, challenging games, and the science world's best writing and reporting. You can even gift someone a subscription.

There has never been a more important time for us to stand up and show why science matters. I hope you’ll support us in that mission.

Thank you,

David M. Ewalt, Editor in Chief, Scientific American

Subscribe