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The Pocket Card Monthly QR Exclusive - January 2022
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January Discount:
January is the best time for self-reflection and inspiration. Our science heroes have some of the best quotes to get you going and we've put them into these cute little 5"x7" canvases that are perfect for your desk. Use the code 10OFFQUOTES for 10% off all quote canvases for the month of January!
January Resource - Best Books for Engineers:
I'll be honest. I never once read a book while pursuing my engineering degrees that was not a textbook, and that was a mistake. If I'm being honest, I had the free time, and I could have learned so much more about the world outside my little engineering bubble. I put together this list (sorted by major) to help engineers find non-technical books that they would still find an enjoyable read.
My challenge for you in January is to find and read 2 of these books. On average they'll take about 8-10 hours each. One hour at the end of every weeknight will get you through 2 books a month. If you keep that habit, you'll cover 24 books a year! Pro tip: Get the free 1-month trial of Audible and use your free credits first!
January News - Lab Coats coming soon:
We officially announced The Lab Coat Project on social media and by email in mid-November (2 weeks after we linked it here). The response has been huge so far! We've already collected over 200 responses to the form below, but we need 1000 to launch it! If you use a lab coat, please take 8 minutes right now to give your advice on what YOU would change about your lab coat!
Just for fun:
Because I've been watching too many Sci-Fi shows lately, and this just feels right.
Science cartoons by Tom Gauld.
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December 2021 - Easy lab process diagrams
November 2021 - Free STEM icons for your presentations
October 2021 - WebPlotDigitzer and Lab Coats
September 2021 - Engineering Podcasts
August 2021 - STEM Holiday Calendar
June 2021 - Productivity resources
May 2021 - SciComm on Social Media
April 2021 - Sustainability in the lab
March 2021 - Gifts for Engineers
February 2021- Focus on reading papers
January 2021 - Focus on interviewing
December 2020 - Inspirational reading for graduate students
November 2020 - Graduate application resources
October 2020 - Voting for Science
September 2020 - New Lab Art Photography
August 2020 - The Pocket Chemist Exam Edition launch!
July 2020 - Word Magnet Launch!
June 2020 - Constant giveaways and learning to code
May 2020 - Time to get writing?
April 2020 - Quarantine life and a new retro sticker!
March 2020 - Focus on Best Chemistry Blogs
February 2020 - Focus on Digital tools for chemistry
January 2020 - Focus on Outreach
December 2019 - Focus on Social Media Accounts for Scientists
November 2019 - Focus on Helpful Reading for Grad Students
The Easiest Way to Draw a Cyclohexane Chair Conformation and Ring Flip
Drawing the cyclohexane chair conformations adds unnecessary stress to most chemistry students. Follow the steps below to easily draw the chair conformation and ring flips like a pro so you can focus your mental energy on solving the reaction itself.
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Format chemical equations instantly with ChemFormatter
Use this totally free and handy Microsoft Word plugin called ChemFormatter to instantly format your chemical equations!
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Lab Hack: Navigate the dark room using glow-in-the-dark tape
Stop fumbling around in the dark and use this hard-to-find glow tape that is easy to write on!
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