To escape the stress of grad school, I read fiction
This Ph.D. student discovered the benefits of novels after shifting his extracurricular reading habits
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Poster presentations are a great way to showcase your science
Two postdocs share tips for getting the most out of poster sessions -
Why scientists should take more coffee breaks
Grad students should make time for casual conversations with peers, this Ph.D. student writes -
How our daughter’s diagnosis shifted the course of our careers
These parents have had a bumpy journey, but they’ve found a way to make their careers and family life work -
Post-Ph.D. job searches are tough. Here’s how I escaped Dr. Seuss’s ‘Waiting Place’
This industry scientist outlines three strategies that helped him land a job -
How I made peace with my imperfections in grad school
This Ph.D. student describes her struggle with an eating disorder during grad school -
Reviewers, don’t be rude to nonnative English speakers
A researcher offers three principles for providing constructive, respectful feedback -
How a student’s panic attack changed my approach to teaching
Educators need to be sensitive to students’ emotional needs, this instructor writes -
Three lessons from industry that I’m taking back to academia
This newly appointed faculty member reflects on his experience working for a pharmaceutical company -
Universities need to do more to support grad student parents
The financial strain of having a baby during her Ph.D. put this researcher’s career in jeopardy -
As a professor, I wanted to have a bigger impact—so I left academia for a government job
This retired scientist reflects on a risky midcareer transition and its ultimate rewards -
I wanted to join my fellow Puerto Ricans in protest—but I’m far away for my Ph.D.
This grad student figured out how to get involved from afar -
How I conquered my fear of public speaking and learned to give effective presentations
This postdoc learned four key lessons that helped her engage with her audiences -
Ultrarunning made me a more resilient scientist
Lessons learned from a running group helped this grad student redefine success, both professionally and personally -
We live in a complex world. Science can’t be taught in a vacuum
Why this biology professor addresses social and political issues in his classroom -
My science seemed to tell a clear story—until I took a closer look
This researcher reflects on lessons learned from spinning a story about her data instead of critically examining all the facts
