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Tips for Scoring a VA Career Development Award

Rebecca Helton, MA

For those with a connection to the Veterans Health Administration, the VA CDA 2 can be a great way to propel your career.

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How a Jail-house Letter and Goat Research Can Get Your Grant Funded

Eric Sentell, PhD

So-called “audience-based rhetoric” persuades much more effectively than just stating the reasons your grant is the best idea ever.

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Leadership from Behind the Screen Part 2

Chevis Shannon, DPH

Stop worrying about the work and focus on the worker!

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Emotional Connecting While Social Distancing

David Sacks, PhD

Lessons from providing therapy during COVID-19.

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The One with the Pivot

Rachel Yoho, CDP, PhD

“Pivot...pivaat... PIVAAAT!”  As Spring 2020 ended, the higher ed community closed the door on "The One with the [educational] Pivot."

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2021 Gifts for New Doctors

Helen Bird

From tasty effervescence to notebooks for Nobel-winning throughts, here are the top 15 gifts for celebrating phase transitions.

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The Scientist's Adverb

Lucile Wrenshall, MD, PhD

My take on writing tendencies in academic science and a light hearted break from all things viral.

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An International Postdoc Experience

Melissa Krasnove

Doing a postdoc outside the US offers many advantages.

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StrengthsFinder 2.0: Discover Your CliftonStrengths

Scott Gubala, MA, Arts Education

Brush the dust off your finer self and shine.

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