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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Handy Guide to Showing PostDoc Appreciation All Year Long

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

It's postdoc appreciation week! Here's your handy ROPIHRS acronym for success- Respect, Opportunities, Plans, Introductions, Health, Reality and Spine.

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1000 Scientists Call on National Academy of Sciences to Oust Harassers

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

Hundreds of Scientists Petition National of Academy of Sciences to Oust Harassers as More Members Tied to Title IX Violations

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The Greatest Course You'll Ever Teach

Rebecca Helton, MA

What could I accomplish as an academic leader? Am I prepared for the role?  These questions confront each faculty member who considers becoming a director, chair or dean. Some may …

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Popular Young Scientist’s Post on Failure to Get Funding Goes Viral

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

Brad Voytek should be the poster child for neuroscience. He’s smart, charismatic, does a ton of outreach, sports an impressive soul patch and works on difficult problems of how …

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Gifts Your STEM Buddies + Lab Friends Really Want This Holiday Season

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

It’s that magical time of the year where your labbies are looking at you with their cute puppy eyes wondering if the boss is going to get them a …

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Prepping Your Presentation

Aimee Edgeworth

Twitter to the rescue! Your academic tweeps are here with a round-up of tips to get your next talk on point and present like a pro.

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Nine New Year's Resolutions for Academics

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

Think, write, teach, discover and read. These are the things we love and why we joined this great profession, but so many things are in your way and killing your …

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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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Valentine's Day Presents for the STEM Love of Your Life

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

Grab some of these awesome Valentine's Day gifts for your STEM significant other and show you're all heart plus a bit brainy as well.

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