Working with the Kids at Home? Tips from an Experienced Parent

Sara Myers, PhD

Working remotely with kids a reality for many parents. Women with children have lost about an hour of research time per day. #virtualconferenceseason

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Nerdy Science Gifts for All

Helen Bird

We surveyed grad students, post docs, and faculty to bring you the best and most thoughtful gifts for academics.

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Job Search: Interviewing from the Waist Up

Ashley Hood, PhD

Whether interviewing or being interviewed, odds are you are about to be a video star.  We've rounded up the most practical and clear advice.

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10 Reasons to Use Trello for Any Size Team

Aimee Edgeworth

Use Trello as a virtual task-manager app that lets you coordinate tasks, timelines, and goals to get more done.

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Feather Your Nest: Best Academic Life Hacks & Advice Blog Contest

The Edge for Scholars

Share academic life hacks for a chance to win gift cards to feather your academic nest as your flock returns.

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2018 Gifts to Inspire Future Scientists

Helen Bird

Attention Academic Parents: You’re two finals and one faculty meeting away from the big guy getting stuck in the chimney.

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Relief from Social Distancing

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD

Seven ideas for getting relief from social distancing.

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Working Parents During Coronavirus: Staying Productive & Patient

Helen Bird

Tips for parenting & working from home. If all else fails: adopt a cat, buy lots of chocolate, and turn the TV.

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Spending time with smart people ...

Paul Harris, PhD

I was recently asked by a colleague to name a favorite ‘life hack’ for research or academic life.   My first thoughts centered around productivity tips and tricks.  However, the more …

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Feeling Powerless in the Age of COVID (Part II)

Lucile Wrenshall, MD, PhD

The Covid pandemic brings out feelings of powerlessness in all of us. Here's what you can do about it.

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