As people begin developing their applications for fall job listings, be keenly aware that there are huge gender gaps in how much money women get in their start up packages. Use this information to know what you need and get it.
Posted by Fighty Squirrel on June 7, 2017
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.
Posted by James West on April 18, 2017
A how-to guide for calling and writing your legislators about the proposed NIH budget cuts. Do it! Scientists are making a difference.
Posted by Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD on March 26, 2017
The science sky is falling and it’s not going to wait for you to go to a Scientists March. Do these things now to stop the gutting of NIH and NSF funding.
Posted by BethAnn on March 17, 2017
Remember you are marketing your ideas. Give your pitch to colleagues, family and friends until the innovation and value-proposition are clear in plain language.
Posted by Katherine Hartmann, MD, PhD on March 9, 2017
Reviewers review. We will notice. These fresh mistakes straight from study section: 1.) Please agree with yourself. If the abstract says n = 110, the aims say 100, the statistical section says 110, and the budget justification says 100, it makes me cranky. 2.) Please explain yourself. When presenting power/sample size calculations let me know […]
Posted by Cranky Reviewer on January 18, 2017
Think, write, teach, discover and read. These are the things we love and why we joined this great profession, but so many things are in your way and killing your joy. Our resident Fighty Squirrel offers a couple resolutions and protips to let you do the thing you love. Your job. Enjoy and Happy New […]
Posted by Fighty Squirrel on January 2, 2017