Branching out from my area of expertise felt risky—but I did it anyway
For this assistant professor, trying something new midway to her tenure review was the right move
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Many scientist parents travel for work. We need more support
As a single parent, paying for my child’s travel expenses has become untenable. Institutions, funding agencies, and conferences can help -
Being open about my multiple sclerosis helps me be a better advocate
Being public about her diagnosis and prioritizing her health are important elements in this scientist’s efforts to advocate for members of marginalized groups -
I felt lost in a new academic culture. Then I learned about the hidden curriculum
Navigating unspoken norms and expectations was a challenge for this international student, but she eventually found the support she needed -
How I became easy prey to a predatory publisher
Pressure to publish and an unfortunately timely email led this assistant professor astray -
My singing and research were at odds—until I restored the harmony between them
How a grad student balanced his musical pursuits and his Ph.D. research -
How I recovered from tenure-track burnout
A sabbatical helped this professor reconnect with her community and reinvigorate her research -
Renowned fellowships aren’t the only option
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
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
How one researcher learned the importance of taking time away from work -
Raising my voice as a scientist and an advocate
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
When this scientist couldn’t find her one ideal job, she tried something different: a combination of two -
Early-career researchers prepare for Brexit
Organizing a workshop helped start productive conversations, this scientist writes -
How I learned to cope with seasonal affective disorder in grad school
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
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
For this academic, leaving his first Ph.D. program was one of the most important professional decisions he ever made
