The Cool Professor

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When I started my lab I had a very distinct idea of the type of PI I wanted to be. I had experienced some different styles and observed many others. …

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The Olympics of Pain: Tag Me Out

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

I’m leaving for vacation tomorrow. Skiing. Here’s a list partial list of of things I won’t be doing: Writing letters of recommendation. Reading a fellow’s application …

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IScientist: A Conference for Revolution

Teresa Swanson, PhD

The brilliant organizers of IScientist have created a space for revolution.

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Apps and Other Productivity-Boosting Technology

Rebecca Helton, MA

FocusBooster harnesses the power of the Pomodoro Technique in an app. From Fast Company, Five Free Apps to Help You Swing Back Into Productivity Mode.  Includes apps for alarms, email, …

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Unmanaged Time

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Ever feel like most time management advice is, well, crap?  So do Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber, authors of a recent article in the Chronicle with the provocative title “…

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Drug Development Externships with Eli Lilly

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NCATS and Eli Lilly are offering fully paid externships to support training and education in techniques, principles, and core competencies in multiple areas of drug development. Applications are due April 20!

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Academics Breathe Easier with House NIH 2018 Proposal

Britteny Watson-Ivey

Academics opposed to a White House proposal to cut indirect costs from NIH grants can breath a bit easier. The House of Representatives has rejected the White House’s plan …

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Author, Author, Who's Got the Author?

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Authorship on a paper is obvious and will easily, automatically, and fairly be decided, right?  If you’re laughing right now, you probably don’t need to read further.  If …

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De-Mystifying Single IRB: Let IREx Help!

IRB Reliance Exchange

IRB Exchange (IREx) is a freely available web portal for lead study teams to manage and streamline sIRB documentation and coordination.

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Lucky Duck Award Winners and Another Chance to Win!

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Congratulations to our Lucky Ducks!  They must hoard four-leaf clovers and rabbits’ feet.  Without passing go, they collect $50. Alvinj and Kate Clouse are our lucky random winners out of everyone …

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