How I recovered from tenure-track burnout By Nikole D. PatsonApr. 25, 2019 A sabbatical helped this professor reconnect with her community and reinvigorate her research
Renowned fellowships aren’t the only option By José E. Liquet y GonzálezApr. 12, 2019 After a rejection from the coveted NSF graduate fellowship, this student broadened his approach
In interviews, it’s not about 'right' answers. It’s about being yourself By Artaza GilaniApr. 11, 2019 This doctor learned that authenticity was the best path to success
In academia, hard work is expected—but taking a break is effort well spent, too By Mattias BjörnmalmApr. 4, 2019 How one researcher learned the importance of taking time away from work
Raising my voice as a scientist and an advocate By Leehi YonaMar. 28, 2019 This grad student faced opposition for mixing research and advocacy, but she’s committed to staying the course
To find the right career fit, I needed to do more than move from job to job By Charlotte HarrisonMar. 21, 2019 When this scientist couldn’t find her one ideal job, she tried something different: a combination of two
Early-career researchers prepare for Brexit By Andy SuggittMar. 14, 2019 Organizing a workshop helped start productive conversations, this scientist writes
How I learned to cope with seasonal affective disorder in grad school By Stepfanie M. AguillonMar. 7, 2019 When a Ph.D. program took this scientist far from home, her health took a downturn
As an underrepresented minority student, my community’s support can feel like pressure By Stephanie Santos-DíazFeb. 28, 2019 A grad student recognizes this dynamic during her Ph.D. studies and learns to address it
Leaving a Ph.D. takes courage—and it doesn’t mean the path to academic success is over By Hendrik HuthoffFeb. 21, 2019 For this academic, leaving his first Ph.D. program was one of the most important professional decisions he ever made
Reimbursement policies make academia less inclusive By Jessica SagersFeb. 14, 2019 Paying conference expenses up front from personal accounts is a significant burden, this grad student writes
How lessons from trail running helped me succeed in grad school By Leela Dilkes-HoffmanFeb. 7, 2019 Sometimes the trail gets steep, and that’s OK, this scientist writes
How crocheting bumble bees helped my department craft social ties By Carolyn TrietschJan. 31, 2019 For this grad student, a weekly craft night helped build community
Pressure to compete hurt my science—and my happiness. Then I found a new way forward By Giovanni CamanniJan. 24, 2019 How a scientist shifted his mindset from competitive to collaborative
My first postdoc position was a disaster. This is what I learned By Victor S. C. WongJan. 17, 2019 Looking back, this scientist wishes he had moved on much sooner
What a scarred whale named Lucky taught me about healing my own emotional scars By Robert S. SchickJan. 10, 2019 When I completed my Ph.D. after my son died, I thought it meant I had recovered from the trauma. I was wrong