Do I make myself clear? Media training for scientists
Media savviness previously consisted of on-the-job training. Now, more universities and organizations are offering programs to help scientists get their message across to the public.
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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. -
Navigating technology transfer issues
Thinking of taking your technology from bench to boardroom? Learn how your university's Technology Transfer Office can help. -
New tools for measuring academic performance
Move over, publication lists. A new set of online tools are being used to measure academic performance. -
Breastfeeding while building a career
Breastfeeding while pursuing a scientific career can be a challenge, but it isn’t insurmountable -
Responsible research guidelines for the global scientist
A new book offers guidance to young researchers and their supervisors on how they can implement the best research practices wherever they are. -
Yes, you're a great scientist; now shut up about it
Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues -
How fear can limit your career potential
These three fears can interfere with your job search success, but only if you let them -
Engineering professor who helped uncover Flint water crisis speaks out despite the risks
Marc Edwards discusses the “perverse incentives” that can get in the way of scientists making a difference -
Getting credit for peer review
Online platforms help researchers track their peer reviewing activity, which could help their career advancement -
From flavonoids to flavor
A postdoc follows a scientific passion from the lab to entrepreneurship -
Zero tolerance for sexual harassment at NSF and NASA
Funding agencies have the power to change research culture, but they neglect concerns about inadequate lab safety -
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Building a balanced scientist
When Srinivas Tadigadapa embarked on his research training in the 1990s, he imagined becoming a professor of engineering. -
How to read a scientific paper
Our columnist describes how he learned to read—and actually understand—journal articles -
