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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What Google and Academia Still Don't Understand About Safety
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Academics Take Note: Google had to realize the clear parallel of their data to Maslov's Hierarchy of Need. In throwing themselves a self congratulatory parade, they failed to compare their …
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Not that Kind of Visit: Tales of Preparation for Your First Interview
Pipette Protagonist, PhD
Spoiler: Reduce interview stress through preparation.
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Scientists Career Advice: Seeking No Feedback
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Science, NEJM and MBoC recently hosted career advice and thought pieces on life in academia from faculty and trainees. How did they do? Hard to say, none of the posts …
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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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Summer Reading: What's Popular in the Edge Library
The Edge for Scholars
Here's what's been flying off the shelves of our "analog library" of career development books.
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Twitter's Scientists Share The Most Awful Sexist Things They Have Experienced
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Gina Baucom has been a long time fly in the ointment of horrible behavior in academia. Today she asked her tweeps to help her with an upcoming presentation by sharing …
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When Polite Isn't Going to Cut It: Calling Out Everyday Sexism at Conferences
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
What do you do when you are at an academic meeting and see the only woman on a panel not being given a chance to speak? If you're Marilee Talkington, …
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Neuroscience Pretenure Boot Camp in Seattle? Yes, Please!
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
The Brain Sciences Foundation offers an outstanding chance for underrepresented folks to get training on the business of starting your career in a free bootcamp this summer. Apply now!
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No Advances in the Last Decade in Closing the STEM Gender Gap
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
As the total numbers of science doctorates awarded nearly double, the percent of women obtaining these degrees is unchanged after a decade of 'reform' and awareness.
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