leigh is the pseudonym of a newly-minted doctor of philosophy. she has just relocated to another part of the country to spend a few years laying down some smokin’ hot science and making her name as a postdoc. she’s making a slight shift in her subfield of expertise, but is overall working the same science angle, which she came to love as a graduate student.

after a heavily punishing graduate school experience at one of the leading programs in her discipline, she decided to get out of the realm of the top-ranked. she sometimes questions whether this was a good idea, but on the other hand, is fairly relieved to have escaped the attitude associated with her previous environment. only time will tell how this whole thing works out.

her non-science interests include cars, spending time with the occupants of her household, trail biking, hard rock/heavy metal (the louder the better!), good food when she can afford it, and activities that involve snow. these may come up from time to time when work isn’t encompassing her entire life.

you may contact leigh by leaving a comment on the blog, or emailing to galaxyofblue [#at#] aim. be warned, though, that any email sent with malice or other ill will (intended or legitimately perceived) is fair game for publication on the blog with full identifying information.