2013 Bay Area Science Festival Brings Thousands to Ballpark November 14, 2013SynapseThe Bay Area Science Festival capped its third annual run with a huge turnout for Discovery Day at AT&T Park... News
Dia de Los Muertos Conference Showcases Careers in Health November 14, 2013SynapseAdriana Martinez threaded her first simple interrupted suture with the dexterity of an old pro. But since this was the... Career
Action Potential: Thanksgiving and the Home-Town Sweetheart November 7, 2013SynapseWith November right around the corner, students are beginning to buy their tickets to fly home for the Thanksgiving holiday... Opinion
Angel Investor to Speak at Sharecase Conference November 7, 2013SynapseThe upcoming Sharecase conference’s featured afternoon keynote speaker will be Ron Conway, of the venture capital firm SV Angel. Conway... News
Puyallup, Washington October 31, 2013SynapseRides at the Puyallup Fair. Yes, we were there from opening to close, eating fair scones and purple cotton candy... Travel
Letter to the Editor: In Support of Parents at UCSF October 31, 2013SynapseDear Editor, Thank you for publishing Debbie Ruelas’ piece, “Dear PI, I’m Pregnant,” in the October 17 issue of Synapse... Opinion
Science Festival Features Fun Events for All Ages October 31, 2013SynapseLet scientists demonstrate how you can play with your food at the local farmers’ market. Learn how to survive a... News
Spain and Guatemala: Last Summer of Freedom October 31, 2013SynapseAfter completing the first year of my clinical psychology doctoral program, advanced students warned me that Year 1 summer was... Travel
Funding Uncertainties Dim the Hopes of Biomedical Scientists October 24, 2013SynapseIn mid-February, we published an article in the Synapse in the shadow of the looming Budget Control Act (BCA), more... Opinion