Know the Vital Players in Your Career: Tenure-Track Peers
The Edge for Scholars
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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From Advisee to Peer
The Edge for Scholars
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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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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Susan Lindquist Drops the Mic and Leaves the Room
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
My last meal with Susan Lindquist was almost a exactly year ago. She had just received one of my university’s highest prizes – The Vanderbilt Prize given annually to an …
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When the Help You Get Isn't Helpful
Rebecca Helton, MA
Have you ever received unsolicited, off-target advice? Some people just instinctually offer solutions when they see someone in need. But what if their understanding of what’s wrong is, quite …
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Empowering Women through Mentoring
Cristina Espinosa-Diez, PhD
I still remember my first time in a lab. I was doing my last year of college and I got a fellowship to collaborate for a few hours a day …
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National Mentor Month: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Eric Austin, MD, MSCI
Mentoring and career development work together to propel your academic success.
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How to Get a K24
The Edge for Scholars
Four recipients of K24s shared their advice for writing these grants that protect time for mentoring.
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Sharpen Your Research Skills, Boost Your Career with a Mini-sabbatical
Andria Cimino, MPH
Is an immersive research training experience right for you? Find out how a CCTS mini-sabbatical catalyzed Dr. Courtney Peterson's career.
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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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