Nerdy Science Gifts for All
We surveyed grad students, post docs, and faculty to bring you the best and most thoughtful gifts for academics.
WIN-WIN: Best Academic Life Hacks and Advice Blog Contest
We’re awarding $1,000 for travel to Translational Science 2018 to the author of the most viewed post between now and February 13.
You Need a Shut Up and Write Group Like You Need to Eat
Like eating regular meals, there’s another thing you know you need to do, want to do, have to do, but can hardly find the time for: Writing.
Overlapping Rules for Horror Movies and Research
Note: some are really only helpful if we add the words “in the lab” to the rule.
Helping When You Have No Answers
Sometimes a member of your team will have a problem you can’t solve with facts or advice. You can still help them. Empathy is the key.
Dot Journal Your Way to Productivity
Dot-journaling is not just hipster slang for to-do list, it’s a different way of looking at lists altogether.
Undergrads in the Lab: An Interview with Paris Grey
In this interview, Paris Grey, co-creator of Undergrad in the Lab, gives great insight regarding undergrads in research.
Bad Meetings and How to Make Them Better
Bad meetings can happen to good people. As someone who has hosted meetings about planning meetings, here are a few things to consider.
5 Ways to Improve the RCR Section of Your K
Here are some helpful tips for writing a better Responsible Conduct of Research Plan (RCR) for your K
Counting What Counts in Responsible Conduct of Research Training
A simple tool for collecting information about discussions in small groups and among individuals on topics related to responsible conduct of research allowed us to better see what concerns about RCR are common in academic life.