Pure, stupid luck
Sure, luck plays a role in science—but that shouldn’t mean that to succeed, you have to get lucky
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Exploring the frontiers of science in Western China
Scientific career opportunities are materializing across China. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the western region. -
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The Paula T. Hammond Lab
Finding tenured jobs is no easier for chemical engineers, but the pressure is relieved by the steady stream of industry jobs -
What do young scientists want?
A postdoc-organized conference in Boston yields a consensus statement on “what the postdocs are worried about” -
The E.U.’s recipe to create jobs: Innovate
The new funding initiative supports areas in which Europe shows strong competence and creates new opportunities for scientists -
Federal judge: Workers can challenge OPT extension
A federal judge says that tech workers can challenge a Bush-era immigration order that allows foreign STEM students to work an extra 19 months -
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The road to Ebola
For scientists conducting basic research on the Ebola virus, evolving priorities are a way of life -
One foot in academia, the other in industry
Jyoti Mishra’s unusual postdoc allowed her to connect basic science with its potential applications -
