Building a list of awesome things that come with life in research, one quirky, funny, inspiring piece at a time. Missing your favorite awesomeness? Or have The perfect image? Add in comments or tweet @edgeforscholars to share your personal twist on why science rocks. #JoyOfScience 142. Having your NIH Program Officer say, “I am cautiously […]
If you’re like your correspondent, the very word “networking” sends a trickle of terror down your spine. Even the thought of mingling at a conference fills you with dread. But take heart! “Networking” doesn’t have to be a four-letter word. As Devora Zack admits, while it might never be fun, it can become doable if, […]
Getting out of the ring too early is the most common cause of death of scientific ideas. Fight on.
A guide to clearing the decks and escaping your work routines to feed your brain new thoughts, reflect, connect ideas, and have time to delve into new projects (or gather inspiration to complete old ones).
A roundup of the internet’s best advice for acing your interview.
Information is being propagated in important ways in online forums and social media. Sharing experiences and advice can enrich us all.
Seeking early career researchers who are ready for a multidisciplinary, deep-dive into collaborative research on opioid misuse.
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.
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.
Maximize the best parts of travel by adding new dimensions to your planning and by disrupting some conventional ideas about work travel.