Congress says your work is wasteful. Now what?
Being listed in a “Wastebook” can be scary, but researchers come out unscathed—and find that it can actually be a useful learning experience
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The benefits of awards—even if you don’t win
Putting together applications and seeking nominations can bring their own professional rewards -
Ten years of career lessons
Ph.D. holders reflect on how their careers have developed at NIH’s 10th annual career symposium -
How to get the most out of attending conferences
These tips and tricks will help make your conference trips fruitful—and fun -
The skills that industry hires need
A Dow Chemical Company survey reveals what new hires needed to learn for industry success -
Staff scientists find satisfaction in playing the support role
As staff scientists, Ph.D. holders can stay close to the research while expanding their skills and developing satisfying careers -
Navigating technology transfer issues
Thinking of taking your technology from bench to boardroom? Learn how your university's Technology Transfer Office can help. -
Transferring skills beyond the lab
Leaving research doesn’t mean that the skills you developed will be wasted -
What early-career researchers can do to advocate for science
A reinvigorated science policy committee is working to engage scientists, government officials, and the community—and you can too -
New tools for measuring academic performance
Move over, publication lists. A new set of online tools are being used to measure academic performance. -
Relearning how to write
After completing her Ph.D., Heather Taft wanted to write for the public—which meant ditching the technical writing practices ingrained during her scientific training and figuring out how to tell compelling stories to a broad audience -
How to handle grad school doubts
If you’re second-guessing your decision to pursue a Ph.D., reflect on your career goals to decide whether you should push through or explore other options -
Do it yourself? When the researcher becomes the subject
Scientists studying themselves must weigh the benefits and the potential complications -
How to keep up with the scientific literature
Are you having trouble staying on top of the ever-growing body of scientific knowledge? These researchers’ tips are here to help -
Postdocs leaving the lab
Postdocs have many career opportunities beyond research, as these five stories show -
Do your homework
Customizing faculty applications for different departments is well worth the effort, our contributor explains
