Working with the Kids at Home? Tips from an Experienced Parent
Sara Myers, PhD
Working remotely with kids a reality for many parents. Women with children have lost about an hour of research time per day. #virtualconferenceseason
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Four Lies You Tell Yourself About Productivity (And How to Stop)
Rebecca Helton, MA
It’s easy to spot when people are lying to themselves—like when a co-worker confidently starts a huge project at 4:30, but has a 5pm deadline. “Who’s he kidding?” …
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Spending time with smart people ...
Paul Harris, PhD
I was recently asked by a colleague to name a favorite ‘life hack’ for research or academic life. My first thoughts centered around productivity tips and tricks. However, the more …
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A Lesson Learned the Hard Way
David Calkins, PhD
Success or failure in grantsmanship often depends on whether your proposal gets reviewers excited
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Batman and Robin: Woes and Wins in Picking Collaborators
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Three real stories ranging from amazing boon to painful bust for an assistant professor. Thoughts on what it takes to make a great collaboration.
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Two Lifechanging Words: "Thank You" Instead of "I'm Sorry"
The Edge for Scholars
This is an amazing way to flip the script from making a mistake to creating a positive connection with another person.
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Labor Unions for students, postdocs and research track faculty
Ann, PhD, MS
While I deeply understand the desire for job security for postdoctoral fellows and non-tenure track faculty, I do not feel that unions are the way to go. The best job …
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Speed Mentoring: Seven Steps to a Successful Session
The Edge for Scholars
Speed mentoring is a riff on speed dating that allows trainees & early career faculty to meet multiple mentors in a short time. We share all the details needed to host …
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Mentees and Mentors Must-Read Book Lists
Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD
We asked mentees and mentors what books most influenced their careers, which they give or lend most, and what they are currently reading.
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5 Ways to Improve the RCR Section of Your K
The Edge for Scholars
Here are some helpful tips for writing a better Responsible Conduct of Research Plan (RCR) for your K
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