Seeing the Dark Side of #Worksmarter
We cannot trap our staff and faculty in over commitment on a burnout treadmill and imply blame that they are not smart enough to do their work properly. Work smarter is starting to leave a bitter taste.
Voices from the March for Science – Nashville
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 communication and advocacy.
Responding to Manuscript Reviews While Avoiding Cerebral Aneurysms
A request for revisions is as good as acceptance – but only if you’ll put aside your burning desire to see the wretches who did not appreciate your brilliance crushed for their impertinence.
Speed Mentoring: Seven Steps to a Successful Session
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 your own speed mentoring.
Ideas for the Academic Traveler
Maximize the best parts of travel by adding new dimensions to your planning and by disrupting some conventional ideas about work travel.
Taking Flight
If you want to be off your K or similar career development award before the end of five years, the calendar will tell you that you can’t start later than the third year to submit a substantial grant.
Time Management for Profs Who Hate Time Tracking
This is for those of you who HATE time tracking. Because you’re too creative. Your job is too unpredictable. You don’t believe in time as we know it….whatever your reason. The only commodity you have as a scientist or physician is your time. And if you aren’t controlling your time with an iron fist, you […]
Recipe for Hosting a Manuscript Sprint
A manuscript sprint harnesses the power of peer accountability and review to get a manuscript from zero to out the door in 6-8 weeks.
The Write Rules
Time to repent of these 10 basic writing sins.
What environment do we create when college students are “kids?”
We’ve all heard it – and maybe said it: “well, the kids in this class, won’t…” or “I just can’t get these kids to do the reading…” What learning environment do we create when we refer to college students as “kids?” College students are adults. Technically, these individuals are generally over 18 years old and […]