Working Life

Spurred by the pandemic and a colleague’s sudden death, these scientists are making contingency plans

Supportive mentors were key, this scientist writes

Grad schools need to see beyond standardized tests, this researcher argues

For this postdoc, caring colleagues and firm personal priorities were key

Practical advice helped this international scientist figure out her post-Ph.D. direction

For this researcher, publishing her name as she wants presents some challenges—but it’s worth it

This professor writes about the power of being vulnerable with students

Driving senior citizens in his new community transformed this international student’s perspective

“Choosing your own path takes determination and resilience, but you don’t have to do it alone,” this grad student writes

“We are all stronger if we authentically share and connect with one another,” this grad student writes

Now expecting her third child, this professor’s previous experience is helping her strategically prepare for her leave

With his partner reluctant to move, this scientist began to explore nonacademic career options

This researcher shares four strategies she employed

Publishing during the pandemic was a wake-up call for this Ph.D. student

“Working from home, I feel unable to control whether my children are visible,” this professor writes

Games offer fun, low-stakes opportunities to practice communicating and learning from mistakes, this researcher writes