Community Engagement and the Befuddled Academic
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
When I wrote my first Op/Ed piece as a faculty member, I was scared of out my mind. I read and re-read our faculty handbook, asked everyone I could …
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When Polite Isn't Going to Cut It: Calling Out Everyday Sexism at Conferences
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
What do you do when you are at an academic meeting and see the only woman on a panel not being given a chance to speak? If you're Marilee Talkington, …
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Attending Translational Science 2018? Get Your Social Media Bling Here
The Edge for Scholars
Network with today's scientists at the Translational Science 2018 conference with these exclusive #TS2018 badges.
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Checking Social Media Phobia for Academic Parents: Awesome Teen Eden Lytle Offers Her Help!
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
This week we have a special guest posting genius, Ms Eden Lytle, who is sort of amazeballs at everything she does (trust us!). Eden is a senior at Brentwood High …
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Creating Effective Infographics: An Interview with a Pro
Britteny Watson-Ivey
Studies show infographics are an effective way to reach a broader audience. We talked with a pro to find out how to make the most impactful infographics.
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Scientists Help Fund Over $22,000 for Kids STEM with March Madness
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Scientists Help Raise $22,892 for Kids STEM with March Madness Brackets.
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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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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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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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Advice from a Sixth Year PhD Student
Aimee Edgeworth
A short thread with some cool resources and tidbits of advice for the new-ish PI.
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