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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Scholarly Activities for a Remote Research Lab

Two Peds in a Blog, MD, PhD

What meaningful activities can we perform given the inability to physically meet or be in our lab? Here are some ideas.

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Think of It as the Next Big Adventure

Ross Cloney, PhD

Five years ago I joined Nature Communications from my postdoc to begin my new life as an editor.

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How to Host a Multidisciplinary, Near-Peer Work-in-Progress Group

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD

Work-in-progress groups (WIPs) convene members on a regular schedule for supportive critique of scholarly materials.

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Working Parents During Coronavirus: Staying Productive & Patient

Helen Bird

Tips for parenting & working from home. If all else fails: adopt a cat, buy lots of chocolate, and turn the TV.

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Job Search: Interviewing from the Waist Up

Ashley Hood, PhD

Whether interviewing or being interviewed, odds are you are about to be a video star.  We've rounded up the most practical and clear advice.

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Relief from Social Distancing

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD

Seven ideas for getting relief from social distancing.

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Working at Home: Academics During the Plague Edition

Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.

It's time to do your weaponized bat experiments, people.

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“Zoom In” to Keep Group Review and Critique on Track

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD

Work-in-Progress sessions can get bogged down at the wrong level of feedback. Use a zoom-in approach to structure review and critique.

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Shark Tank for Scientists: NIH’s SBIR/STTR Grants

Rebecca Helton, MA

All about NIH's small business collaboration grants, which fund commercialization of your big ideas.

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