Talking ‘bout my dissertation By Adam RubenSep. 20, 2017 Three minutes can be long enough to describe your research, our columnist learns
Choose your own indenture: You are a prospective grad student By Adam RubenAug. 30, 2017 When it comes to choosing a grad school, there are a lot of factors to consider
Another tenure-track scientist bites the dust By Adam RubenJul. 19, 2017 As a friend’s faculty career comes to an untimely end, our columnist reflects on the potential disconnect between what researchers want to research and what funders want to fund
Look, kids! Science! By Adam RubenJun. 21, 2017 Science demonstrations—even if they don’t show what scientists actually do—are surprisingly effective, our columnist learns
If grad students ran the world By Adam RubenMay. 17, 2017 Trainees may lack some polish, but advice that job seekers shouldn’t act like grad students and postdocs rubs our columnist the wrong way
Stop beating your head against the paywall By Adam RubenApr. 26, 2017 Our columnist experiments with a new online plugin that simplifies literature searches
Burden of ‘Prof.’ By Adam RubenMar. 22, 2017 The “Professor” title is due for a rebranding, our columnist writes
Scientists are pro-testing By Adam RubenFeb. 15, 2017 In preparation for the March for Science, our columnist offers some recommendations for demonstration signs
I’m not a doctor, but I play one on my CV By Adam RubenJan. 18, 2017 Our columnist explores the weird, awkward, and sometimes wonderful world of Ph.D. scientists using their “Doctor” title
Dubious conferences put the ‘pose’ in ‘symposium’ By Adam RubenNov. 23, 2016 When our columnist was invited to speak at a conference, he was surprised at what he found
Full STEAM ahead By Adam RubenOct. 26, 2016 Our columnist explores the relationship between art and science
When you’re the scientist in the family By Adam RubenSep. 21, 2016 Our columnist explores how scientists’ “scientific-ness” can create particular challenges for their loved ones
Science: The Gathering By Adam RubenAug. 17, 2016 A new game modeled on scientific career advancement offers food for thought, our columnist writes
Want a job? Here’s some conflicting advice! By Adam RubenJul. 20, 2016 Looking for a job can require navigating frustratingly inconsistent advice, our columnist writes
When your employer is evil By Adam RubenJun. 15, 2016 It can be uncomfortable to work for a company or institution with a bad reputation, but is it the wrong choice?