Recommended Summer Reads: 2021

The Edge for Scholars

A community-sourced list of current favorites, some professional and some fun.

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How to PhD: 10 Tips from Hindsight

Evelyne Deplazes, PhD

A PhD is challenging but also rewarding journey. Here I share 10 tips that helped me navigate my PhD.

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Nerdy Science Gifts for All

Helen Bird

We surveyed grad students, post docs, and faculty to bring you the best and most thoughtful gifts for academics.

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Celebrating Team Wins

The Edge for Scholars

Celebratory ideas from team leaders.

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Staying Mentally Well in Academia is a Balancing Act

Evelyne Deplazes, PhD

In this post I reflect on what helps me to stay mentally well while forging a career in academia. Part of a series on mental health.

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You May Have Social Distancing Syndrome If You...

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD

In the interest of (mental) health we offer these screening items to help detect spread of Social Distancing Syndrome.

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You've Got Things to Say: Upcoming Themes

The Edge for Scholars

Inviting blog posts for upcoming Cutting Edge newsletter themes.

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2018 Gifts to Inspire Future Scientists

Helen Bird

Attention Academic Parents: You’re two finals and one faculty meeting away from the big guy getting stuck in the chimney.

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Keep It On! Poster Downloads

Helen Bird

Our gift to you - downloadable posters to encourage mask wearing.

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Darwin's Tips for Surviving the Holiday Party at the Chair's House

Aimee Edgeworth

Survival of the fittest has new meaning when it comes to holiday parties. Here are key tips for evolutionary advantage.

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