What a scarred whale named Lucky taught me about healing my own emotional scars
When I completed my Ph.D. after my son died, I thought it meant I had recovered from the trauma. I was wrong
Working Life
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Four lessons about transitioning from academia to the ‘real world’
The move requires a few crucial mindset shifts -
How a forced career change taught me to embrace new opportunities
This scientist felt like her career was hitting a wall, but the experience ended up broadening her horizons -
How an unexpected boost from the past helped reinvigorate my research
When this grad student dove into the history of his field, he learned how science can move forward by revisiting the past -
Six tips for happy, productive remote working
Working remotely can be great—but also challenging, as these two scientists discovered -
Grad school depression almost took me to the end of the road—but I found a new start
Mental health needs to be a priority, this grad student learned -
Moving internationally was tough—but I ended up finding my inner Wonder Woman
How a postdoc overcame the challenges of working in a new country -
To develop healthy coping skills during grad school, first I had to hit rock bottom
The pressures of grad school can make it seem like other parts of life don’t matter. They do -
Why I plan my career in pencil—not pen
After years of making and breaking plans, this grad student has embraced flexibility -
Semiretirement is treating me well—and it made room for a younger scientist
This professor’s research into faculty hiring was a wake-up call, for him and his institution -
In my post-Ph.D. career, I’m putting my grad school angst to good use
A job as a university research integrity officer turned out to be the perfect fit -
What I learned by leaving my comfort zone
This researcher was hesitant to go far from home, but working overseas turned out to be a rewarding experience -
Making myself visible as a grad student parent
How one researcher is advocating for more support for grad student parents -
How I got through my publication drought
During his Ph.D., this postdoc learned more than what his publication record shows -
Breaking the silence around mental health
For this grad student, speaking publicly about mental health was scary but worth it -
When considering a career change, don't be afraid to seek out new perspectives
Reaching out can help you tackle big decisions, this scientist writes
