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.
10 Takeaways for Managing Undergraduate Research Assistants
With guidance, undergrads can be reliable, competent and self-motivated young scientists who are an integral part of your research team.
I’m Not Your Mom and Other News About Females in STEM
You really need to stop using ‘like my mom’ as a compliment to your female mentors.
The Write Rules
Time to repent of these 10 basic writing sins.
Should Tenure Still Depend on an R01?
With several years of flat federal support for science, is it still reasonable to require one or two independent research grants (R01s) before going up for tenure? For some institutions, the answer is slowly changing from “yes” to “not quite.” At certain universities, scientists with many papers under their belts whose work is very interdisciplinary […]
Getting Evaluated – Time to Bite the Bullet and Ask If You’re a Jerk
Fighty Squirrel recently ran into one of her forest friends from another realm of the academic woodlands who has been serving on a fancy schmancy hiring committee. Asked how things were going, Squirrel’s normally chipper buddy’s face formed a scowl, and a groan escaped. “Ugh!” the critter sighed, “it’s a disaster. All the candidates all […]
A Peek Inside Study Section: The Riff Raff Edition
The first of a multipart series on ad hoc’ing for my first R-award study section. I shook off some nerves and, gasp!, had fun.
Why Am I Talking?
Flashbacks to faculty gaffs from unfiltered comments. Use the “Why Am I Talking” (WAIT) Plan to be heard in the right ways at the right times.