Working Life

The pressures of grad school can make it seem like other parts of life don’t matter. They do

After years of making and breaking plans, this grad student has embraced flexibility

This professor’s research into faculty hiring was a wake-up call, for him and his institution

A job as a university research integrity officer turned out to be the perfect fit

This researcher was hesitant to go far from home, but working overseas turned out to be a rewarding experience

How one researcher is advocating for more support for grad student parents

During his Ph.D., this postdoc learned more than what his publication record shows

For this grad student, speaking publicly about mental health was scary but worth it

Reaching out can help you tackle big decisions, this scientist writes

For this grad student, participating in an entrepreneurship competition offered valuable lessons in leadership

How one grad student learned what it really means to be a scientist

Managing a conservation area didn’t seem like a step toward a faculty career, but it paid off

Making time for activities that bring you rejuvenation is crucial, this researcher writes

Being in front of a class can trigger insecurities, but it’s also an opportunity to make a difference, this lecturer writes

With the start of the academic year around the corner, an assistant professor shares advice from senior academics

How a researcher’s experience as a mentee shaped her approach to mentoring