Blogging in a Busy World: Tips for Keeping Your Readers Engaged
Britteny Watson-Ivey
We live in a fast-paced, busy world, which means most blog readers are distracted long before they land on your site. Here are some tips to keep readers tuned in …
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Not All Pandemic Heroes Wear Capes: Science Help for Homebound Kids
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
There is no better time to convince folks that science is essential. Here are some heroes who are taking lessons to families online.
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Creating and Maintaining a Professional Presence Online
Rebecca Helton, MA
I recently ran a workshop for students in Northeastern University’s English Graduate Program on “Creating and Maintaining a Professional Presence Online.” This is an essential topic for scholars entering …
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Houston Has a Post-Hurricane Science Problem: Here's How You Can Help
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
As Harvey clears out, Houston's science community is facing devastating personal and professional loses. Here's how you and your lab can help.
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What Folks Want to See on Your Lab Website
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Your colleagues, current and potential trainees, collaborators and yes, study sections are doing internet searches on you with greater frequency. Knowing that people are looking, why not show them what …
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NIAAA Steps Up with Great Addiction Outreach Tool
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Scientists & clinicians studying alcoholism now have an amazing resource they can recommend for alcohol information and treatment. ✔︎ it out
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Becoming a More Productive Writer
Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS
How I became a more productive writer and published 14 scientific articles (8 first, 2 second, 2 senior-author) & 2 book chapters.
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Academic Social Media Tangles: The Evolving Tale of Jennifer Berdahl
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
An interesting thing is happening to our northern neighbors. Several prominent academics have been asked by their universities to “ix-nay on the talky-say about work-hey”. Academics are built to gather …
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How to Choose a Lab and Mentor According to #AcademicTwitter
Aimee Edgeworth
Academic Twitter comes through with a stockpile of answers on how to choose a lab and a mentor.
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Being Really You and Really Professional on Social Media
The Edge for Scholars
Is there a difference between what you’d post for your colleagues versus what you’d post for your group of close friends? Is censoring yourself on social media difficult …
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