Python in, Matlab out

My research has lived in Matlab, an exceptionally powerful but proprietary computing language designed for scientific and engineering tasks. Despite my continued affection for Matlab, however, I have decided to transition entirely into Python. A free and powerful language, Python has a real-world legitimacy that Matlab just can't quite muster. Both Google and the NYSE run on Python. Now my research will as well.

Of course, this means that I'm learning an entirely new language (object-oriented to boot) in the midst of the busiest, most stressful time in my life. I prefer to think of it as ambitious.

I guess this hasn't been quite as cute as previous posts. Perhaps a picture with Thumper and his toy snake would be in order.