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Not that Kind of Choice: Tales of Conference Selection

Pipette Protagonist, PhD

Spoiler: There are many great conferences out there

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NFL Combine and NIH Study Section

Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD

What does the NFL Combine have in common with NIH study section? They're the gateway to the Pros. Bring your A-game.

Grants & Funding

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Like It or Not, You're a Negotiator: Getting to Yes

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“Like it or not, you are a negotiator,” state Harvard Negotiation Project faculty Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton in the introduction to this clear and concise guide to …

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Why and How to Plan a Creativity Escape

Motivated Mentor

A guide to clearing the decks and escaping your work routines to feed your brain new thoughts, reflect, connect ideas, and have time to delve into new projects (or gather …

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Creating a New Mentor-Mentee Action Plan: MMAP

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We need your help redrawing the map for mentors and mentees.

Mentoring

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Be Proud of Your Accent! Give Confident Conference Presentations

Judith Ford, PhD

Speak proudly and confidently - How to give a great conference presentation regardless of your language background.

Communication

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One-Minute Writing Tuneup: Comprise vs. Compose

Rebecca Helton, MA

“Comprised of” should never exist in formal writing.

Writing & Publishing

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How Not to Blow an Interview

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A roundup of the internet's best advice for acing your interview.

Job Search

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Mapping the Path for a K or R Submission

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If you'll be submitting a grant in June, now is the time to start preparations. Pacing yourself is key to a successful grant submission that doesn't leave you wrung out.