I'm on a Boat
Kalen Petersen, PhD
I lie awake listening to the soothing waves lapping against my hull. This, I reflect, is the way to attend a scientific conference.
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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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Have Pump, Will Travel
Aimee Edgeworth
What every breastfeeding and pumping mom needs to know BEFORE attending a conference.
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I'm Dying a Slow Academic Death and Travel is the Likely Killer
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
I have been to 2 countries, 8 cities, 3 giant meetings, and given 17 talks in 4 months. And, no, I’m not looking for a job. I have two more cities in the next …
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A Quick Fix for Death by Powerpoint
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
The funny thing about this Death by Powerpoint condition is that while everyone has experienced this as an audience member, no one is guilty of giving a terrible presentation. Which …
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Personal or Family Photographs in Professional Presentations
The Edge for Scholars
I think that inclusion of personal or family photographs in professional presentations like grand rounds talks or research seminars points the needle away from goodness. Such presentations provide an opportunity …
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Putting Credit Card Benefits to Use During Business Travel
Britteny Watson-Ivey
Everyone has dealt with that 3 hour layover on the way back from a week of business travel. Why not use your credit card perks to make that time in the …
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The Benefits of Flying Solo
Cristina Espinosa-Diez, PhD
For the past three years, I went to all the meetings and conferences by myself. Here's why flying solo can be good for you, too.
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Do You Have Mysterious Dragons in Your Research?
The Edge for Scholars
If my experience reading some of the world’s best (and worst) literature has taught me anything, it is that all of the best stories have dragons in them. O.…
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Cancel Your Talks: A Way for Academics to Make a Statement Against Hatred
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Wondering what you can do to stop violent extremists? Stop going to campuses where they give them a platform to threaten college communities.
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