Working Life

This professor is afraid of what the future holds—but he’s learned to adapt to uncertainty

This researcher reflects on his decision to quit a faculty job and start a postdoc

After failing her dissertation proposal defense, this Ph.D. student decided that she needed a healthier mindset

This professor emeritus writes that he’s always struggled to finish tedious paperwork

This professor shares advice for other immigrant scientists

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” this scientist advises

This professor discussed her daughter’s health complications when she interviewed for faculty positions

This Ph.D. student learned that activities outside the lab are helpful for clearing her mind

This clinical psychologist argues that academics shouldn’t idolize a workaholic lifestyle

This professor’s scientific training didn’t prepare him to teach, so he took steps to educate himself

This Ph.D. student recalibrated her view on ethics after accidentally killing a bird

This Ph.D. student writes that her daughters have benefited from her pursuit of higher education

This professor writes about a memorable Thanksgiving in China

This professor learned that it’s important to find common ground with his students

This Ph.D. student discovered the benefits of novels after shifting his extracurricular reading habits

Two postdocs share tips for getting the most out of poster sessions