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Asymmetric copper-catalyzed alkylations and autocatalysis
Pellegrini, Tilde
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Asymmetric copper-catalyzed alkylations and autocatalysis van Tilde Pellegrini
1) The low number of women in Science (about 30% around the world) is an
impediment for scientific development. The factors that deter women from joining the scientific world should be studied and eradicated.
2) In (Dutch) conferences, the use of the University template for presentations is too restrictive and makes most presentations look similar and dull. In the future the University should encourage students to use their creativity and individual style for more engaging presentations.
3) The simplest reactions (like Boc deprotection with TFA, Chapter 5), sometimes represent real challenges and give undesired products.
4) “Researchers into the origins of life have grown accustomed to the level of
frustration in these problems. Perhaps it is time for a new group of scientists to join in this frustration” (G. F. Joyce, Nature 1989, 338, 217–
224). Since 1989, the discussion about origin of life has considerably advanced. However, the group of scientists on this topic is still small and many open questions and frustration remain. More scientists should take the risk to engage in this challenging project to explain soon to mankind how life emerged.
5) PhD students have a higher tendency to develop stress and anxiety than other groups of people. The academic system should be improved upon to help avoid this issue (T. M. Evans, L. Bira, J. B. Gastelum, L.T. Weiss, N.L. Vanderford Nature Biotech. 2018 36 (3), 282-284).
6) The opportunity to spend some time abroad is invaluable. Experiencing what it feels like to be a foreigner in a hosting country can be advantageous to the development of individuals and society in general.
7) Productivity at work can be significantly improved by yoga and mindfulness practice.
8) Conversations in the laboratory while working might seem a trivial waste of time but good communication among colleagues is important in problem-solving.
9) Although (PhD) students learn mostly from their own mistakes, it would be useful for new students if graduates would share a list of their rookie mistakes even if they are embarrassing. Many helpful and amusing examples can be found on the website Not Voodoo X (Not Vodoo X. (2018). Rookie Mistakes. [online] Available at:
http://chem.chem.rochester.edu/~nvd/pages/rookie-mistakes.php?page=main [Accessed 26 Nov. 2018]).
10) Music played in the lab affects the way individuals work and has therefore a significant impact on the results.
11) Routines and planning are key factors to success for achieving a PhD. However, “Careful planning is no substitute for dumb luck” (Dunn’s Law, Arthur Bloch).
12) The Dutch government should end the discussion about Zwarte Piet as
soon as possible with a strong decision, even if it is unpopular. Racial discrimination cannot be in any way justified by tradition.
