Why and How to Plan a Creativity Escape
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).
Conversion of a Social Media Skeptic
Information is being propagated in important ways in online forums and social media. Sharing experiences and advice can enrich us all.
Not that Kind of Network: Tales of Developing a National Reputation
Spoiler: It is never too early to start cultivating your professional reputation.
Angry Academics
Are you feeling surrounded by buzzkills and unhappy academics? You aren’t alone. Here’s some protips for not becoming the angry academic.
Think You’re an Imposter? Here’s How to Know for Sure
Many scholars fear that they don’t belong. There’s a surefire way to know if you’re really an imposter.
SkypeAScientist – Hey, That Means YOU!
SkypeAScientist is the easiest and most impactful science outreach opportunity you don’t yet know about
Using BioVU for Research
BioVU is a biobank of de-identified DNA samples and genetic data to fuel discovery. The “banked” DNA is from routine patient care-associated tests that would otherwise be discarded. The bank was developed as part of The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) and is intended for broad collaborative use. With over a decade of […]
DIY Infographics: 3 Tips and 3 FREE Resources
Infographics deliver data with IMPACT, learn how to make your information stand out.
Advice for My Graduating Students
Last week one of my graduate students returned to the lab nest after seven long years away. I loved this student. I missed him when he left. He was kind and smart and organized. And he had great penmanship. He wrote well and he presented like a rock star. The only problem was that while […]
Introverts Can Network, Too!
Do you consider yourself an introvert? Do you get anxious thinking about how to meet new colleagues? Check out these tips shared from a fellow introvert…