Nerdy Science Gifts for All
We surveyed grad students, post docs, and faculty to bring you the best and most thoughtful gifts for academics.
WIN-WIN: Best Academic Life Hacks and Advice Blog Contest
We’re awarding $1,000 for travel to Translational Science 2018 to the author of the most viewed post between now and February 13.
Pending Budget Plan Spells Big Trouble for Higher Education
The GOP tax plan means big changes for Higher Education with graduate students and faculty feeling the crunch.
Overlapping Rules for Horror Movies and Research
Note: some are really only helpful if we add the words “in the lab” to the rule.
Tips for Cultivating a National/International Reputation
A strong reputation doesn’t happen on its own. You have to build it. Here’s how.
Harvard Study Shows Bias, Not Behavior, Is Why Women Aren’t Advancing
Women in STEM face many of the same obstacles to promotion and pay that we see in business. Is the problem bias or access to leaders?
We Want YOU to Post on Edge for Scholars. Here’s How.
Got a great idea, read a cool book, want to share a link or ask a question? Awesome! You’re smart enough to figure it out on your own, but if you want screenshots, we’ve got ’em.
Rolling Out Academic Bling for Edge for Scholars Users
Academics deserve more love for their hard work. We’re rolling out the bling at Edge for Scholars to recognize our best bloggers, commenters and all around mensches.
Data Management: Streamlining Your Research and Publication Pipeline
How can you respond to federal mandates – and increasing calls for research reproducibility – in your research and data management practices?
Writing in Academia: An Interview with Helen Sword
Helen Sword has made a career of studying how academic writers write. She agreed to answer a few questions from the Edge.