Do I make myself clear? Media training for scientists
Media savviness previously consisted of on-the-job training. Now, more universities and organizations are offering programs to help scientists get their message across to the public.
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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. -
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 -
Breastfeeding while building a career
Breastfeeding while pursuing a scientific career can be a challenge, but it isn’t insurmountable -
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 -
Summit proposes steps toward biomedical workforce sustainability
Workforce experts met in Washington, D.C., last week to discuss plans and goals for the future -
How fear can limit your career potential
These three fears can interfere with your job search success, but only if you let them -
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 -
Elsewhere in Science, 29 Jan. 2016
Trade secrets to China? … Excellence in Germany … Debating tenure ... Working Life -
Building a balanced scientist
When Srinivas Tadigadapa embarked on his research training in the 1990s, he imagined becoming a professor of engineering. -
Elsewhere in Science, 22 Jan. 2016
Turkish academics under fire … Sexual harassment … Open science … Data check … Working Life -
How to read a scientific paper
Our columnist describes how he learned to read—and actually understand—journal articles -
Elsewhere in Science, 15 Jan 2016
Singapore spending … Professor suspended for harassment … Academic entrepreneurs in Brazil … Cancer moonshot … Working Life -
