https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2022/08/26/Breaking-Primary-Care-Logjam/ Article in 26 August Tyee about the primary care crisis in British Columbia
My Doctor Dumped Me
My doctor did indeed dump me, and all his patients, to move to a private health care corporation. See my opinion piece in The Tyee: https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2022/01/05/Doctor-Dumped-Me-Common
Writing for the Public: Tips
Academics often ask me for tips about writing newspaper and magazine articles, blogs, and books for public audiences. Below are a few simple ideas: Brevity: My mantra is “cut out half the words and get to the point.” We academics…
Writer in Residence!
Thrilled to announce that I’ve been appointed the SFU Library’s Inaugural Nonfiction Writer in Residence for 2020/2021. I’ll be working with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty and staff on writing for public audiences.
“Listening to the Bees” available in US
I’m pleased to announce that my new book “Listening to the Bees” is now available in the US. I’d appreciate any assistance you can provide in spreading the word about the book. Announcements in newsletters, journals, magazines would be great,…
Book Launch 10 May 2018!
Listening to the Bees one-pager
“Listening to the Bees”
Very excited for my new book “Listening to the Bees” co-authored with poet Renee Saklikar. Manuscript in to the publisher (Nightwood Editions), book due out 30 April 2018. Stay tuned!
Everything I Know I Learned From Hermit Crabs
I’m a university scientist reaching the end of my career, and recently calculated that I’ve had 115 co-authors on research papers over a 45-year period. Clearly partnering with students and colleagues was a signature element of my research style, but…
Final Report: Audacious Visions for the Future of Bees, Beekeeping and Pollination
Au·da·cious: “A willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; bold, daring, fearless, intrepid, brave, courageous, valiant, heroic, plucky.” Very excited to announce that the final report from the Bee Audacious conference is now available. Here’s a small bit from the report…