17/Professionalism in academia means being mindful of the power structure and how reputation is currency. It means trying to be aware of the power/currency you have amassed and being careful not to misuse it. It means not giving more career currency to people who misuse it.
-
Show this thread
-
18/Professionalism in academia means you don't mix currencies. You don't compliment someone's work and then, because you made them feel good, expect them to make you feel good in a different way.
2 replies 21 retweets 170 likesShow this thread -
19/You want to hook up at a conference with someone with equivalent power to yours & who consents to the experience? Whatever. Not my relationship, not my business. Have fun. But do not ignore the power structure and don't misuse or allow others to misuse currency.
1 reply 12 retweets 107 likesShow this thread -
20/Don't hit on people with less power/currency than you. Don't call people who damage science by using their power/currency in corrupt ways "good scientists." Don't invite them to keynote. Don't nominate them for awards. Maintain your integrity. Don't allow corruption.
2 replies 47 retweets 305 likesShow this thread -
21/Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
3 replies 1 retweet 148 likesShow this thread -
P.S. I will add that I'm fine, experiences I had were mildly unpleasant but obviously didn't push me out. I'm tough & came to academia from industry, which was worse. So I hope this doesn't discourage anyone considering their career path. I think/hope academia is getting better.
11 replies 6 retweets 204 likesShow this thread -
Replying to @hwitteman
I will add that if you are not attractive, you are similarly punished, but in different ways.
2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @dfallik
Yes, good point. I don't think this is really about attractiveness. It's about power.
1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @hwitteman
It's a different side of the same coin. People are less likely to want to work with you. Even if you do publish papers, etc., the university is less likely to see you as a spokesperson. You have less power.
1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Women are always objectified either as something sought or something unwanted. 
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.