University of Hawaii fined for safety violations in lab explosion
The $69,300 fine was reduced from an initial $115,500 after a settlement reflecting the institution’s efforts to address the problems and improve its safety culture
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Being the enabler
A career in research development can offer a way for scientists to stay connected to research while also leveraging their soft skills -
Wales wants more scientists
Known for its majestic landscape and melodic language, Wales has also become a science powerhouse through funding and hiring initiatives.
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The two most critical elements of interview day
Don’t let a bad first or last impression sink your chances of landing the job -
Bringing image manipulation to light
A mix of initiative, mentorship, and serendipity has propelled Mike Rossner’s career in publishing and data integrity -
The many shades of European postdoc funding
A new report sheds light on the varied funding schemes available for postdocs in Europe -
Business principles for basic researchers
Leadership, management, and marketing are not just for CEOs. Researchers could gain a lot from mixing business principles with science.
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Ruth Hubbard and the evolution of biology
The first female tenured biology professor at Harvard University helped reshape how we think about women in science -
Tackling the ‘vicious cycle’ of financial challenges and poor mental health
A recent survey of undergraduate students in the United Kingdom highlights the link between financial issues and poor mental health, but help is available -
Recommendation letters reflect gender bias
Female geoscientists applying for selective fellowships are less likely to be described as “brilliant,” “trailblazer,” or “one of the best students I’ve ever had,” study finds -
Nobel Prize-winning lessons
With the announcement of the 2016 Nobel Prize winners around the corner, we revisit some articles from the archives that offer lessons from laureates -
Why aspiring academics should do less science
To ease the transition to a future professorship, trainees should spend some of their time on activities other than research, our contributors explain -
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 -
Soundtrack of our (academic) lives
A new song from singer-songwriter John K. Samson reflects on the “postdoc blues.” -
How to review a paper
For Peer Review Week, researchers from across the spectrum offer advice and insights about how to review research manuscripts -
When you’re the scientist in the family
Our columnist explores how scientists’ “scientific-ness” can create particular challenges for their loved ones -
New fellowship aims to increase diversity in the life sciences
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute program will support researchers from underrepresented groups for up to 8 years, including postdoc training and early faculty career -
Getting the most out of your postdoc
For National Postdoc Appreciation Week, recent and current postdocs reflect on their experiences -
Reviewers rule: Strategies for faculty advancement
It’s a skill not often taught in grad school, but reviewing papers and grant proposals can provide a significant boost in one’s early career.
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Building your personal brand
Branding isn’t just for advertising agencies; it can help you get a job, our columnist explains -
Rare diseases and rare opportunities
Drawn to both research and medicine, a biochemical geneticist thrives after choosing a saner schedule -
What to consider when you’re thinking about jobs
Job seekers should think about factors beyond the specifics of the work they’ll be doing, as results of a new survey highlight -
Outsourcing, coming soon to a lab near you
Hiking postdoc salaries will alter how academic science gets done, economist predicts -
Networking with Dr. God
Don’t be afraid to connect with senior researchers; they’re only human, and the benefits are mutual -
The implications of graduate student unionization
What will be the long-term effects of last week’s ruling that students at private institutions can unionize?
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