What I learned from my year as a fed
Working for the federal government is about more than just acronyms, this researcher discovered
Working Life
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How I learned to ask for help while maintaining my independence
A grad student’s "sabbatical" helped her find the right balance -
Got milk? When packing for a conference requires remembering the breast pump
To make academia more inclusive, level the playing field for parents -
Doing my part to combat climate change
How one researcher figured out how to satisfy his scientific interests and his desire to help the world -
How I learned to pursue my career at my own pace
Taking up running helped this scientist see her career in a new way -
My adviser went on sabbatical, and it changed the way I look for mentorship
How a postdoc learned to leverage a mentoring team -
From parade ground to principal investigator
This scientist learned to be a leader by serving in the army -
My second life as a high school teacher
After 18 years in research, this scientist found another calling -
Sexual harassment and the toll it takes
It is a productivity tax on women, and the costs spill over to others, too -
Taking a second shot at a Ph.D.
For this researcher, leaving his first Ph.D. program to explore other directions was the right decision -
My children make me a better scientist
Having children can offer unique career benefits, this scientist writes -
For graduate students looking beyond academia, professors can be an unexpected resource
Even though most faculty members don't have experience outside universities, they can still help students who are interested in careers beyond academia -
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Four lessons for being a great mentor to undergrads
How a grad student grew into a mentor -
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I'm an undocumented scientist fighting for my Dream
DACA allowed this grad student to pursue a career in science, but now her future is uncertain
