The scientific swerve: Changing your research focus
Hitting refresh on your research carries risks but also benefits.
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Lombardy seeks science and technology experts
The Lombardy region is looking to boost research and innovation in science and technology. And it has some interesting strategies in the works. -
From selfies to selfless: Managing multigenerational teams
Gen Ys, Gen Xs, and Boomers all have different communications and management styles. How do you build and keep your team cohesive and productive? -
Navigating technology transfer issues
Thinking of taking your technology from bench to boardroom? Learn how your university's Technology Transfer Office can help. -
New tools for measuring academic performance
Move over, publication lists. A new set of online tools are being used to measure academic performance. -
Reviewers rule: Strategies for faculty advancement
It’s a skill not often taught in grad school, but reviewing papers and grant proposals can provide a significant boost in one’s early career. -
Elsewhere in Science: Primate research, diversity, data visualization, and more
Nonhuman primate research under review … Applications solicited for broadening participation initiative … Using social media data for research … Data Stories Contest -
What makes elite academics move?
Children’s ages, peer environment quality, and recent funding affect decisions to move to new institutions, a new study suggests -
Breastfeeding while building a career
Breastfeeding while pursuing a scientific career can be a challenge, but it isn’t insurmountable -
Elsewhere in Science: Science comedy, authorship complications, sexual harassment, and more
Communicating with comedy … Crowdsourcing creates authorship complications … Wage gap … Scientific societies and sexual harassment … Working Life -
Responsible research guidelines for the global scientist
A new book offers guidance to young researchers and their supervisors on how they can implement the best research practices wherever they are. -
Yes, you're a great scientist; now shut up about it
Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues -
Sustainable seafood entrepreneurs share their tips for success
Eco-minded entrepreneurs use business to promote sustainable fishing. -
Elsewhere in Science, 12 Feb. 2016
Budget news … Sexual misconduct … Open science for Zika … Behind the scenes with gravitational waves … Working Life -
Engineering professor who helped uncover Flint water crisis speaks out despite the risks
Marc Edwards discusses the “perverse incentives” that can get in the way of scientists making a difference -
Getting credit for peer review
Online platforms help researchers track their peer reviewing activity, which could help their career advancement
