From Advisee to Peer
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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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Not that Kind of Committee: Tales of Faculty Committee Design
Pipette Protagonist, PhD
Spoiler: You need more than scientific expertise to get you through!
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Revising Your R01? There's Free Online Coaching for That, and You Should Get It.
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The National Research Mentoring Network is accepting applications for their R01 Resubmissions Cohort 1, which targets researchers planning resubmissions in July 2017. Cohort members will be matched with an experienced grant writer …
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All About My Mentor
Cristina Espinosa-Diez, PhD
Before you start your next odyssey, ensure you have the right mentors, enjoy your sail and make it to port safe and sound.
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Watch Words: Go Slow
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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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Know the Vital Players in Your Career: Tenure-Track Peers
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An assistant professor in the social sciences once described a group of tenure-track colleagues in his department as “the lamenting society.” Once a week they met for lunch to complain …
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The Importance of Patching the Leaks in the STEM Pipeline
Antentor Hinton, PhD
Produce a more inclusive system that values each individual’s success
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So, You Want a Ph.D.?
Inga Chira, PhD, CFP®
Getting a PhD is a long and hard process. Here are some thoughts I have shared with people who are planning to get into it.
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10 Takeaways for Managing Undergraduate Research Assistants
Helen Bird
With guidance, undergrads can be reliable, competent and self-motivated young scientists who are an integral part of your research team.
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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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