Why I like π.

...or why I dislike τ. ...or I should have called it πEk. This is a site for a physiology lab, and there is physiology later in this post! But, my undergraduate degree was a dual major in physics and mathematics.  So, as an established nerd, I have a long history of using π.  ...or should I say 2π cause its #^@&’n everywhere in physics.  Now, there’s a trend in physics and math(s) that is trying to use τ as a short hand in lieu of 2π.  Here’s my short and sweet reason why I don't plan to use τ instead…
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Blog-5 years!

I can't believe it.  Not that I'm great on this blogging thing, but its been 5 years since the Integrative Muscle Physiology Lab (Chung Muscle Lab) was established in the Department of Physiology at Wayne State University. Its been a wild ride with more than 10 papers published, so many great conferences, and recently an international webinar. At the same time, i feel like we're always re-building and re-generating.  Henk Granzier once told me that labs cycle people every 4 years or so.  I feel that is coming true with several phases of people coming in and out of the…
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