Don't Be a Power Hog: How Sharing Information, Time and Authority Makes You a Better Leader
Rebecca Helton, MA
Being generous can mean sharing your feedback, your knowledge, and your credit with people–but most importantly, it can mean the difference between a good leader and a great one. …
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The I in Team
The Edge for Scholars
A recent Chronicle of Higher Ed article argues that “team science leaves many researchers lost in the crowd.” Though the article centers on the challenges of assigning appropriate credit for …
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New NIH Biosketch Format Requirement Moved to May 25, 2015
Rebecca Helton, MA
Rest easy if you have a February NIH grant submission. The new format for biosketches will not be required until May 25, 2015. Stay tuned for more information about a panel discussion …
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How to Be Polite
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Most of us know what it takes to be polite in the moment. Paul Ford argues that politeness over time–consistently, deeply–is far more important. It benefits us, it …
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Author, Author, Who's Got the Author?
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Authorship on a paper is obvious and will easily, automatically, and fairly be decided, right? If you’re laughing right now, you probably don’t need to read further. If …
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Checking Social Media Phobia for Academic Parents: Awesome Teen Eden Lytle Offers Her Help!
Fighty Squirrel, PhD, Awe.Some.
This week we have a special guest posting genius, Ms Eden Lytle, who is sort of amazeballs at everything she does (trust us!). Eden is a senior at Brentwood High …
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Link: "Good" Hard vs. "Bad" Hard
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When working in research, issues are bound to arise. That’s just the nature of the job and why there are often several trials—and many errors. However, some issues …
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Link of the Week: NIH Paylines & Resources
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With grant submission season around the corner, here’s a page you’ll want to keep in your bookmarks. It’s a frequently updated and invaluable resource on NIH IC …
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It's All About Teamwork: William Wester
Rebecca Helton, MA
If you talk to Bill Wester about his work, the first thing you hear will be how much he values the teams on his two major grants. Due to the …
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Sock Drawer as Professional Metaphor
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“During this year’s winter break, however, I discovered a book that I hope will change my life. Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art …
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