Why this postdoc is working to make venomous snake research safer and more inclusive
Talia Moore is receiving an award for her work as part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Career Profiles
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From biochemistry to neuroscience to AI: One researcher's career transformation
Bioengineer, neuroscientist, and AI expert Jennifer Schumacher has harnessed the science and art of transformation throughout her life and career -
Making the leap back to research
After leaving the lab, these three scientists decided they wanted to go back—and made it happen -
Early-career researchers make waves with Science's Breakthrough of the Year
Three scientists describe what it was like to be involved in the discovery and share the career lessons they’ve learned along the way -
How a sneaker geek landed his dream job, one step at a time
After falling in love with sneakers as a kid, Geng Luo methodically built his research foundation and network so that he could follow his passion -
This Chicana chemist is paying it forward to support students from underrepresented groups
Her own winding career path highlights the importance of mentorship -
Five reasons to leave your science bubble
Inspiration—and career opportunities—can come not only from the lab, but from other interests, such as food, dance, theater, and even policy work. -
From computation to the ocean, a scientist finds his fit
How an oceanographer's technology background brings his whale watching to the next level -
Say ‘yes, and’ to communication
Improv exercises can help scientists improve their public speaking skills -
Career success stories of the European Research Council
As the European Research Council celebrates its 10th anniversary, three Starting Grant awardees describe their career paths -
Sculpting a sweet career in candy
With boldness and creativity, Alexandria Lau found her way to a career in toxicology at The Hershey Company -
Changing the face of computer science
Computer science professor Juan Gilbert tackles the lack of diversity in his field with aggressive recruiting and a focus on inclusion -
Growing Greenland’s archaeologists
Graduate student Michael Nielsen is one of a handful of students eager to study the archaeology of their homeland. -
Making money, with an eye to the sky
Yajaira Sierra-Sastre has spent her career reinventing herself to seize opportunities as they arise and inspire others -
Bringing image manipulation to light
A mix of initiative, mentorship, and serendipity has propelled Mike Rossner’s career in publishing and data integrity -
Under the same stars
Early-career nuclear physicists who have traveled far for their careers balance the tug of family and home and the pull of their field
