NIH News: New Webinars Connect Applicants to NIH Peer Review Experts
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Do you want to learn how to make NIH peer review work for you? Sign up for one of the four Meet the Experts in NIH Peer Review webinars brought …
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Productivity Tip #2: How to Set Up Your Desk for Your Best Day at Work
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You may have your work routine down to a science, from where you prefer to grab some quiet space to the exact time you take a lunch break. But there’…
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Face It: Your Decks Will Never Be Cleared
Rebecca Helton, MA
One of the most widespread myths in academic writing is that you can, and should, try to “clear the decks”—that is, finish all of your other obligations before you …
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Interruptions Are Even Worse Than We Thought
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That GChat is definitely hurting your work.
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Rock Talk: How Do Multiple-PI Applications Fare?
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Do multi-PI applications stand a better chance of being funded than single-PI proposals? Not really, according to the NIH’s Deputy Director for Extramural Research. In fact, the rates of …
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NIH News: New Genomic Data Sharing Policy
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Work in genetics and plan to submit a grant after January 25, 2015? Then you should read the following: Implementation of the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy for NIH Grant Applications and …
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Office Hours in the Pool Hall
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Teaching this semester? Wondering about ways to connect to your students? It might be time to try meeting them somewhere unusual. Holding office hours in different places helped me reach …
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Job Seekers, Don't Curb Your Enthusiasm
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For those of you heading on the job market this year, take some advice from Allison M. Vaillancourt, VP of institutional effectiveness and HR at the University of Arizona: This …
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Getting Over Procrastination
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The tendency to procrastinate dates back to the very beginnings of civilization. As early as 1400 B.C., Steel told me, ancient Egyptians were struggling with basic time management. ‘Friend, stop …
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How Humor Can Transform Your Classroom
Rebecca Helton, MA
Do you think a little amusement might brighten up your teaching? Want to be funny in front of a classroom, but not sure of the best way? Natascha Chtena has …
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