Your Guide to the Unspoken Rules of a Career in Academics
Rebecca Helton, MA
Not Discussed is a travel guide for academics at any stage of their careers. Win a free copy by commenting!
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Mentees and Mentors Must-Read Book Lists
Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD
We asked mentees and mentors what books most influenced their careers, which they give or lend most, and what they are currently reading.
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Writing Science in Plain English: Clarity Rules
Rebecca Helton, MA
If you only read one book on science writing, make it this one.
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Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us & What We Can Do
Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD
Exploring stereotype threat, acknowledging identity, and creating a different future.
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Radical Candor: Can It Work for Academics?
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
With many parallels to the struggles of busy life in academia, Scott's Radical Candor is an excellent read. You can easily finish this book in an evening but it's one …
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Research Manuscripts Should Tell Really Good Stories
Aimee Edgeworth
Does your research paper have a climax? Improve scientific writing with these storytelling techniques from Dr. Rafael E. Luna.
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Email: Do It Well
Julia Phillippi, PhD
Recently I picked up Send: Why People Email so Badly and How to Do It Better; it turned out to be very useful.
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You MUST Read Dreyer's English
Julia Phillippi, PhD
If Strunk and White is a subtle and respectable Merlot, Dreyer’s English is a Cosmopolitan: light, witty, and slightly pink. Reading this style guide is like going to party …
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Join the Conversations Online Book Club
The Edge for Scholars
Together we'll dig into discussion of books selected for actionable intel.
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended on It
Rebecca Helton, MA
Former FBI hostage negotiator offers a fascinating take on using emotion to your advantage in negotiations.
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