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 … Continue reading “Awesome Things About Life in Research”
Our gloriously strange twitter science buddies shared what it takes to make experiments that are feisty work.
Seeking early career researchers who are ready for a multidisciplinary, deep-dive into collaborative research on opioid misuse.
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.
New York Times best selling author Mark Manson has some helpful advice for young academics. Brace yourself for a hilarious and swear ridden read about how to prioritize your life.
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.
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 … Continue reading “Time Management for Profs Who Hate Time Tracking”
Time to repent of these 10 basic writing sins.
Count to ten! Take a deep breath! But what next? The message in this book will be useful to you, whatever your role in working with others.
When we analyze strengths and weaknesses, seek and use pointed critique, and reject excuses, resilience and resolve will follow.