tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817425618078186784.post7140316250866980947..comments2023-07-28T03:04:08.277-05:00Comments on The Singular Scientist: Essential SkillsDrDoyennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01923421604660796579noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817425618078186784.post-46955959411724511012010-04-27T18:56:49.272-05:002010-04-27T18:56:49.272-05:00I think the importance of mentors (and in many cas...I think the importance of mentors (and in many cases male mentors) is very important. My (male) thesis advisor did not 'allow' me to use being an older student or a female as a crutch. I remember one time when I was intimidated by a piece of electronic equipment and he told me, 'I don't ever want to hear that you don't know how or are afraid to learn' Find someone who can teach you and learn how to do it. Good advice......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com