University of California staff researchers opt to form a union, joining postdocs By Beryl Lieff BenderlyFeb. 6, 2019 But the effort is currently stalled by objections from the UC administration
A decade after a needless lab death, how to strengthen safety By Beryl Lieff BenderlyJan. 9, 2019 Our columnist explores what institutions, organizations, and individuals can do to improve lab safety
A decade after a fatal lab safety disaster, what have we learned? By Beryl Lieff BenderlyDec. 5, 2018 There’s been some progress but also continued failings, our columnist writes
To address sexual harassment in science, the past can inform the way forward By Beryl Lieff BenderlyNov. 7, 2018 History shows how change can be made, our columnist writes
A suspenseful (fictional) look at women in the lab By Beryl Lieff BenderlyOct. 3, 2018 Our columnist reviews a new novel that explores the lives of postdocs in a prestigious university lab
These studies offer a realistic view of postdoc life—and guidance for making career decisions that work for you By Beryl Lieff BenderlySep. 5, 2018 Data about postdocs are sparse, but two recent studies are encouraging, our columnist writes
Rosalind Franklin and the damage of gender harassment By Beryl Lieff BenderlyAug. 1, 2018 Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t
What’s the way forward to reform graduate training? By Beryl Lieff BenderlyJul. 11, 2018 A new report describes an “ideal” future but doesn’t show how to get there, our columnist writes
The push for graduate student unions signals a deep structural shift in academia By Beryl Lieff BenderlyJun. 6, 2018 But many universities won’t recognize the unions, or how times have changed
Report puts biomedical workforce training under the microscope—again By Beryl Lieff BenderlyMay. 2, 2018 Our columnist explores whether this report, unlike its predecessors, will actually create any change
How one program is helping empower women to bring their ideas to market By Beryl Lieff BenderlyApr. 4, 2018 Female scientists are less likely to commercialize their research. This program aims to change that
A trend toward transparency for Ph.D. career outcomes? By Beryl Lieff BenderlyMar. 7, 2018 February saw some positive steps toward addressing a long-standing problem, our columnist writes
A hot opportunity for early-career scientists in wintry Finland By Beryl Lieff BenderlyFeb. 7, 2018 It’s a funding program unlike any she’s ever heard of, our columnist writes
The grass is green for careers in cannabis research By Beryl Lieff BenderlyJan. 10, 2018 Medical cannabis offers rewarding job opportunities for scientists, our columnist writes
Fraying ties among academia, industry, and government hurt scientists and science By Beryl Lieff BenderlyDec. 6, 2017 A convocation of experts held last month highlights the importance of these relationships
Consulting on the side can satisfy scientists' appetite for something more By Beryl Lieff BenderlyNov. 1, 2017 A new startup and existing organizations can help you get started