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A graduate student and a Twitter software engineer team up to write an article showing that on average, elite labs run by men are not women-friendly

At ESOF 2014, two career sessions organized by an emerging initiative explored the career-support needs of Ph.D.-holders

Elite male scientists trail both elite women and non-elite men in hiring female graduate students and postdocs

A new study by Temple University economist Douglas Webber calculates the lifetime earnings premium accrued by college graduates in various subject areas, relative to the earnings of high school graduates with no college attendance

Hard work, early independence, and playfulness were instrumental in Nobel laureate Tim Hunt’s success

A new report and a Senate speech, at least temporarily, shift the focus of the STEM debate.

A Ball State University study finds a “continuing excess supply” of workers in scientific and technical fields

An article released today allows you to calculate your odds of becoming a principal investigator. We spoke to the authors

According to The Japan News, a new policy requires Japanese universities to act to ensure good research jobs for Japanese postdocs

Working-class students and faculty face disadvantages, but mentoring and resilience can help them through

In Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Shirley Tilghman argues that sensible training reforms need not reduce research productivity

On a major scientific anniversary, Alcatel-Lucent announces a competition and a new R&D location