From Advisee to Peer
The Edge for Scholars
Question: A friend of mine and I were talking today about what it’s like to be newly minted Ph.D.’s, working on our first jobs. We became more …
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Midcareer Mentoring
Rebecca Helton, MA
Much has been written about how much time an assistant professor should spend on “service” work and what types of service might be important for career advancement, as opposed to …
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Susan Lindquist Drops the Mic and Leaves the Room
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
My last meal with Susan Lindquist was almost a exactly year ago. She had just received one of my university’s highest prizes – The Vanderbilt Prize given annually to an …
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When the Help You Get Isn't Helpful
Rebecca Helton, MA
Have you ever received unsolicited, off-target advice? Some people just instinctually offer solutions when they see someone in need. But what if their understanding of what’s wrong is, quite …
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Sharpen Your Research Skills, Boost Your Career with a Mini-sabbatical
Andria Cimino, MPH
Is an immersive research training experience right for you? Find out how a CCTS mini-sabbatical catalyzed Dr. Courtney Peterson's career.
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Glam Journals Whiff Again with More Bad Mentoring and Career Advice
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
[View the story “Glam Journals Whiff Again: Nature Shares Advice from Neglectful Mentor” on Storify]
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Seeing the Dark Side of #Worksmarter
Motivated Mentor
We cannot trap our staff and faculty in over commitment on a burnout treadmill and imply blame that they are not smart enough to do their work properly. Work smarter …
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Watch Words: Go Slow
The Edge for Scholars
Go slow was the theme of a recent visit by Janice L. Gabrilove, MD. Take the more deliberate route, even when others seem to be whizzing by. Stay focused on …
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How to Keep Your Trainee Tables So Your Grants Manager Will Love You
Rebecca Helton, MA
The minute you have a trainee, even an undergrad, start tracking these things. Training grant directors and staff will love it if you do it this way.
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Shields Up: Being A Science Leader in Tough Times
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
It's a new week in unbelievably challenging times. Labs need to work and papers need to be published. Finding importance in pipetting and grant writing is a struggle.
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