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Science needs scientists who occupy the spaces between fields, to complement the more abundant disciplinary experts

Grad students with impostor syndrome are more likely than others to abandon research careers. Superstar mentors may make things worse.

Collaborating with peers outside your field can be rewarding and career-boosting—but it can also make you an outsider in your own field.

The hardest part of interdisciplinary collaborations is collaborating in an interdisciplinary way.