I was today days old when I learned the head of dept of a colleague decided it wasn't worth it for me give a seminar there, because I wasn't well known enough - but that if I came with my father, then it would be a different matter. 1/
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I suppose I'm fortunate: this is literally the first time anyone in my current career has ever brought up my father in connection with my work. But it's still interesting that I have 3x the publications and 5x the citations of this particular head of school. 2/
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Not that these are perfect metrics, but they still measure something. Also my father is 98. His mind is almost completely gone. I grieve his mind every day. He was always completely supportive of my career twists and turns, and to this day wishes to help. 3/
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I told him about a paper rejection this summer, and his reaction was so sweet - "Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I would like to help." He can't read, hear, really think anymore. I would love to give a seminar with him, actually, but I never will. Anyway. 4/
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Strange combination of anger and grief. And confirmation that we need to strike for gender equity - I'm sure dept. head dude would have no problem recognising the accomplishments of a male prof with 3x his publications & 5x his citations. End/
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I am so sorry. This is wrong and infuriating.
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