Working Life

At first, he struggled to teach online—but then he found unexpected joy in the process

The best teams value the voices of every member, this professor argues

This Ph.D. student reflects on how the “yes, and” concept applies to science

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