New
Contest -
Use
Exactly Six Words To Create A Story About The Life Of An
Epidemiologist
Given the challenges facing science and epidemiology
highlighted in this month’s issue, we recalled with interest an
article in Science earlier in July of this year. The publisher asked
young scientists to “use exactly six words to create a story about the
life of a scientist in your field.” They received over 400 responses
descriptive of the life of a scientist. Some of these are presented
below:
“Results were
promising, until they weren’t.”
“New outbreak.
Funding reprioritized. New outbreak.”
“The experiment
failed. Or did I?”
“Carpool
partner available: 5am/11pm every day.”
“Dear
incompetent reviewer. We fully agree.”
“Continuous
failure redeemed by fleeting success.”
“No prestige
given for null results.”
We are inviting
epidemiologists of all ages to write a story in exactly six words
about the life of an epidemiologist. The purpose of this contest is to
stories which best capture the life of an epidemiologist. Entries of
all types—unique, humorous, inspiring or other types are all welcome.
The winner for the best entry will receive a $300 cash prize. All
entries become the exclusive property of the newsletter. The deadline
for submission is November 15, 2016. Send your entries to
epimon@aol.com ■
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