Academic life regularly involves travel to new cities. Most common are the conferences; the information superhighway can connect people in lots of ways, but some actual face time with peers, colleagues, friends and mentors within one's discipline is still valuable. (Speaking of which, if you are in the sciences you'll want to know about ESN's presence at the upcoming American Scientific Affiliation conference.) One of my favorite parts of a conference is the simple pleasure of walking around a different city. I'll … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Of Rats, Roaches and Men