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I've started writing this blog of "science hacks" in order to decrease the learning curve for new members of my lab.  This will cover online productivity apps as well as a few tips and tricks for lab techniques.  My hope is that it might also be useful to other folks out there looking to maximize scientific productivity while minimizing the stress associated with the ever increasing demands of life in a modern laboratory.

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Sunday
Oct112009

My favorite science productivity apps--google docs

Google Docs
This is my favorite word processing app right now and is in fact what I'm writing this post on.  You can generate word processing documents, spreadsheets and presentations in this suite of products.  The best part is that you can collaborate with people by giving permission to others to view and edit your document.
Key features:
1. Work on the same document simultaneously with colleagues
2. Access your documents from any computer
3. Edit your documents offline using google gears
Science use case:
I have found collaborating on manuscripts in this way much more satisfying and efficient than passing 30-40 drafts back and forth between folks.  Getting real time feedback from collaborators is not only a faster way to work, but I think it also results in a better end product. 

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