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  • Femi Olubode
    Femi OlubodeBacker
    how is this starting?
    Jun 08, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Hi Femi! I'll be posting a lab note on progress that'll give you an in-depth response. The ball is definitely rolling!
    Jun 10, 2015
  • Femi Olubode
    Femi OlubodeBacker
    congrats Vip!
    Apr 13, 2015
  • Riley Larson
    Riley LarsonBacker
    Vip, you are quite an inspiring fellow. It is wonderful to read about how you've spent your time learning and pursuing what you love. Whoever has spent their own money and time helping you get here, consider this my thanks to them for helping you become this brilliant, visionary person you seem to be. As a traditional college student, I scrutinize my investment rather thoroughly, and I must say that I will always take a second look at anything with your name on it. I am looking forward to seeing where you will go as you continue to embrace your entrepreneurial spirit.
    Apr 12, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Riley, I really appreciate your kind words and support. I'm really fortunate and lucky to have people who are willing to invest in my ideas. Thanks!
    Apr 12, 2015
  • Atanas G. Atanasov
    Atanas G. AtanasovBacker
    Congratulations once more Vip!! Looking forward for the further developments!! :-) Cheers, Atanas / http://about.me/Atanas_At
    Apr 09, 2015
  • Thomas Pfeffer
    Thomas PfefferBacker
    Great idea, I want to see this happen! cheers tom
    Apr 09, 2015
  • Grace Conyers
    Grace ConyersBacker
    HOORAY! Looking forward to working with you for many long years on this.
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Me too! Let's get started.
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Buz Kloot
    Buz KlootBacker
    Congratulations!
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Paul Groth
    Paul GrothBacker
    @Viputheshwar where do you get your own funding from? This obviously won't cover your own costs for curation, etc?
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Digital curation is taken care of using CrossRef DOI's, CLOCKKS Archival, and a little elbow grease on my part!
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Paul Groth
    Paul GrothBacker
    Really great idea! Good luck.
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Emily Galloway
    Emily GallowayBacker
    Vip, I think this is an amazing idea. You've come so far over the past year, and I wish the best for all your projects. -Emily Galloway
    Apr 05, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Thanks!
    Apr 05, 2015
  • Glen Wright
    Glen WrightBacker
    Hey Vip, I think what you're doing is great. Wish I had more time/money to support it. Feel free to mention me in tweets (@AcademiaObscura) and I'll retweet - I think my followers will be really interested in this project. Glen
    Apr 05, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Almost there! Thanks for the support.
    Apr 05, 2015
  • Buz Kloot
    Buz KlootBacker
    OK, look forward to seeing this project move forward. I am particularly interested in how you do the artwork and would be glad to offer some of the stuff I have been doing on my experiment.com project "How much fertilizer do we really need?" as a guinea pig.
    Apr 04, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    That'd be great! I draw the artwork from scratch on Adobe Photoshop. Thanks for the support.
    Apr 05, 2015
  • Femi Olubode
    Femi OlubodeBacker
    love to be part of this. have been thinking about this long time having worked as a scientist, ran out of funding, now working for government where i have to interpret science to politicians. i would love to be part of this in any way needed. thanks, Femi
    Apr 03, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    I'd love to talk more about collaborating. Shoot me an e-mail at vip[dot]sitaraman[at]gmail.com
    Apr 03, 2015
  • Jonathan O'Donnell
    Jonathan O'DonnellBacker
    Just discovered your blog via your Experiment campaign. Your blog (and the basic idea behind it) is awesome! Jonathan
    Apr 02, 2015
  • Jacki Liddle
    Jacki LiddleBacker
    I love the concept!
    Apr 02, 2015
  • Kaveh Bazargan
    Kaveh BazarganBacker
    What are you going to do when you grow up? ;-)
    Apr 02, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Honestly, I'm not sure--which is daunting considering I'm planning to graduate with my Bachelor's next year (2016). The path I'm thinking right now is to start an indie research lab as a biotech startup. This way, I can put to use all my skills in research, design, and entrepreneurship!
    Apr 02, 2015
  • Mick Endsor
    Mick EndsorBacker
    Great idea!
    Apr 02, 2015
  • Helen Kara
    Helen KaraBacker
    Hi, I really like your creative approach, hope you get fully funded, looking forward to seeing how this develops. Best of luck.
    Apr 02, 2015
  • Emily Newton
    Emily NewtonBacker
    What an incredible project! I am in a Health Psychology Class right now, and I would actaully love to share my notes with you, because they are all pictures! Have a you heard of the Art as Applied to Medicine program at Jon Hopkins?
    Mar 31, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Never heard of it! I'd love to talk more: e-mail me at vip[dot]sitaraman[at]gmail.com
    Apr 01, 2015
  • Natalie Kuldell
    Natalie KuldellBacker
    This looks great! If you want to talk about infographics for my non-profit, BioBuilder, let me know. I can be reached though info@biobuilder.org Natalie
    Mar 30, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Just e-mailed you! Thanks.
    Mar 30, 2015
  • anonymous
    anonymousBacker
    Hooray, scientific articles translated from text walls to visuals. Look forward to seeing Drawn Science blossom!
    Mar 25, 2015
  • Tim Triche, Jr.
    Tim Triche, Jr.Backer
    this is a great idea. happy to fund it : -)
    Mar 25, 2015
  • Riley Larson
    Riley LarsonBacker
    Good luck to you!
    Mar 25, 2015
  • Joseph McArthur
    Joseph McArthurBacker
    Hey! This sounds really cool. We work with young researchers who believe in Open Access all the time (e.g. Jack Andraka). I'd love to chat with you a bit more, and see if we can give you a hand. I'm @mcarthur_joe on twitter, or @r2rc professionally. Joe[at]righttoresearch[dot]org will also work! Hit me up.
    Mar 24, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Just e-mailed you! Excited to connect and speak more.
    Mar 25, 2015
  • Grace Conyers
    Grace ConyersBacker
    We can do this, Vip!
    Mar 23, 2015
  • Lawrence Del Gigante
    Lawrence Del GiganteBacker
    Scientific public education is a very important issue. Well done! And if you encounter and age-discrimination remember that experience is a qualitative, not quantitative phenomenon, and you seem to live a rich life.
    Mar 22, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Thanks for the encouragement and the support!
    Mar 23, 2015
  • carl hastrich
    carl hastrichBacker
    Fantastic stuff! I have taught design for years and could think of possible contributions and collaborations to your journey through design schools that connect with science content. Best of luck with all your busy ventures! Cheers Carl
    Mar 18, 2015
  • Viputheshwar Sitaraman
    Viputheshwar SitaramanResearcher
    Thanks! I'd love to discuss more about collaboration. My email is vsitaraman[at]email.arizona[dot]edu
    Mar 23, 2015
  • Oscar Jasklowski
    Oscar JasklowskiBacker
    go vip!
    Mar 16, 2015
  • Fabien Plisson
    Fabien PlissonBacker
    Hope you guys reach your goal...the beginning of new era in science publishing and better public outreach! All the best. Fabien
    Mar 15, 2015
  • Dennis Fink
    Dennis FinkBacker
    Great idea, I wish you all of luck with creating this online journal!
    Mar 13, 2015
  • Michael Markie
    Michael MarkieBacker
    Love this idea, lets get it funded!
    Mar 11, 2015