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
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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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Voices from the March for Science - Nashville
Pamela Hull, PhD
People from all walks of life were inspired to march for many reasons. Voices in Nashville conveyed five key themes about why science matters and pledged commitment to continue science …
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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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More Bad News on the Greying of NIH PI's
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
Last week, PNAS published work by Michael and Jonathan Levitt outlining in vivid detail the continued pattern towards a greying NIH portfolio. Surveying publicly available data as well as data …
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Not That Kind of Job Offer: Tales of Negotiation
Pipette Protagonist, PhD
Spoiler: Negotiate like your academic future depends on it. It does.
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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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Exploiting Physiology: Scientists Jumping into Keto
Britteny Watson-Ivey
The scientific underpinnings of consuming a ketogenic diet are attracting researchers into a trend to get and stay lean. Learn how and why.
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