Nature Network - Recent topics from Mums in Science The most recent forum topics from Mums in Science http://network.nature.com/forum/mis en-us 40 A little off topic (1 reply) Ok so I was helping my oldest daughter out with a paper she’s writing for one of her media classes, and she’s writing about the influence of media in terms of beauty. Anyway, we were trying to think of shows and/or movies that involve female characters getting “make-overs” without the use of plastic surgery..I guess more of an esteem-boost sort of thing. Anyone care to give some ideas? Thanks

]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:59:36 -0000 http://network.nature.com/forums/mis/812 mandy moto http://network.nature.com/forums/mis/812 Babies and Colds (7 replies) I have just come back from taking my daughter (who has a slight cold) round to see a new born baby girl. The mum (its her fourth, so shes quite laid back) wasnt very happy about the two girls getting close as she was concerned about the baby getting ill. It just striked me as odd as I was always very keen for my kids to get as many germs as early as possible (I am an immunologist by training by the way). Anyway, I just wondered whether anyone had any comments on this?

]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:38:29 -0000 http://network.nature.com/forums/mis/90 Shara Cohen http://network.nature.com/forums/mis/90 Juggling a career in academia with parenthood (5 replies) In Canada, women who work are entitled to up to 1 year paid maternity leave. However, my understanding is that women in academia with their own research grants forfeit this money if they take more than 3 months time off.

I’m interested in how this situation compares with other countries.

Any corrections or insights are welcome.

]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:14:27 -0000 http://network.nature.com/forums/mis/89 Teresita McLenon-Porter http://network.nature.com/forums/mis/89