Not that Kind of Page: Tales of Building a Better Lab Website
Spoiler: Your lab website is the face of your research program
Antidotes to Keeping Secrets When the Going Gets Rough
Can we change the instinct to reject help even when confronted with crises that could disrupt or redefine our career paths?
Not that Kind of Network: Tales of Developing a National Reputation
Spoiler: It is never too early to start cultivating your professional reputation.
Not that Kind of Advice: It Is Never Too Early to Be a Mentor
Spoiler: Be the mentor you needed.
Q&A: How to Give a Chalk Talk
You have a whiteboard, a marker, and an hour to convince a department to hire you. How will you handle it? Senior faculty give their advice.
How to Make Your Team Stand Out When Interviewing Prospective Students
It’s student interview season, which likely means your Fridays will be filled with 30-minute sessions with bright eyed young scholars hoping to secure a slot in your program and maybe with your research team. What can you do to help your lab and your institution stand out to prospective candidates in just 30 minutes? Having served … Continue reading “How to Make Your Team Stand Out When Interviewing Prospective Students”
Three (Grant) Peeves in a Pod: Appearance Matters
Beauty is in the eye of the reviewer and we like simple elegance.
Darwin’s Tips for Surviving the Holiday Party at the Chair’s House
Survival of the fittest has new meaning when it comes to holiday parties. Here are key tips for evolutionary advantage.
Gifts Your STEM Buddies + Lab Friends Really Want This Holiday Season
It’s that magical time of the year where your labbies are looking at you with their cute puppy eyes wondering if the boss is going to get them a present, and spouses of STEM folks are wondering what the heck to get them. Fear not! I have your definitive list of SUPER cool swag you … Continue reading “Gifts Your STEM Buddies + Lab Friends Really Want This Holiday Season”
Nerdy Science Gifts for All
We surveyed grad students, post docs, and faculty to bring you the best and most thoughtful gifts for academics.