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The Edge for Scholars
Together we'll dig into discussion of books selected for actionable intel.
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Your Message in the Media
Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD
You’ve been contacted to talk about your recent publication or discuss research by another team. Here's how to prepare.
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Discover What’s Getting Funded with NIH Matchmaker
Rebecca Helton, MA
NIH Matchmaker allows you to easily find out who and what your institute is funding.
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One-Minute Writing Tuneup: Don't Dangle Your Modifiers Off a Cliff
Rebecca Helton, MA
A "dangling modifier" has nothing in the sentence to modify, or appears to modify something the author doesn't intend it to.
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Strong Performance
Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD
Coach or scientist, the basics are basic.
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Designing Your Career
The Edge for Scholars
Just as you start an experiment with a hypothesis, have clear goals for your career at the beginning.
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Using Timelines to Diagnose Problems in Career Planning
Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD
Translating intended goals into a single simple image as a timeline is a powerful tool for staying on track.
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You MUST Read Dreyer's English
Julia Phillippi, PhD
If Strunk and White is a subtle and respectable Merlot, Dreyer’s English is a Cosmopolitan: light, witty, and slightly pink. Reading this style guide is like going to party with your snarky friend to critique everyone from the bar. Dreyer makes you feel like part of the in-crowd, while schooling you on proper writing style. […]
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Salvaging an Insufficient Offer
Motivated Mentor
When a salary and start-up offer is unacceptable you need a strategy to redeem the situation. Planning your script optimizes the chances of negotiations ending well.
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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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