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I didn’t feel ready, but I took a risk and stepped up to a leadership position
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Science-ing from home isn’t easy. Our humor columnist shares his tips
“Watch talks on YouTube and pretend that visiting scientists are giving lectures in your living room” -
Amid coronavirus shutdowns, some grad students feel pressure to report to their labs
Evolving university policies sow confusion -
My lab group met to chart our response to COVID-19. Here’s what we learned
Our columnist opens up about his anxiety—and how his research group is pressing forward -
‘It’s OK to feel anxious.’ How a professor in China faced coronavirus disruptions and fears
At first, he struggled to teach online—but then he found unexpected joy in the process -
Working from home because of COVID-19? Here are 10 ways to spend your time
As universities close, our columnist shares tips for scientists who are working from home -
What Cuban scientists taught me about the power of real teamwork
The best teams value the voices of every member, this professor argues -
Scientists push against barriers to diversity in the field sciences
Field expeditions shouldn’t be viewed as the domain of rugged, heterosexual, white men, researchers argue -
Why improv training made me a better scientist
This Ph.D. student reflects on how the “yes, and” concept applies to science -
A ‘personal board of directors’ can help you navigate challenges in your career
In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist shares tips on how to create your very own board of directors -
What my epilepsy diagnosis taught me about pursuing a career in science
This professor is afraid of what the future holds—but he’s learned to adapt to uncertainty -
Don’t be that guy: A guide to asking nonstupid questions during scientific talks
Our Experimental Error columnist stresses that if a question ends in a period, it’s not a question -
How a risky move put my career back on course
This researcher reflects on his decision to quit a faculty job and start a postdoc -
How I got through my grad school slump
After failing her dissertation proposal defense, this Ph.D. student decided that she needed a healthier mindset -
A scientist’s guide to email etiquette
Our Letters to Young Scientists columnists offer tips on how to get the most out of email communication
