How I made peace with my imperfections in grad school
This Ph.D. student describes her struggle with an eating disorder during grad school
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Be proud of your resume, wobbles and all
You don’t need to hide professional gaps and quirks, this Career Fable advises -
Alzheimer’s research reset
Despite clinical trial failures, Alzheimer’s research is getting a reboot thanks to increased funding opportunities and new directions in the data. -
Reviewers, don’t be rude to nonnative English speakers
A researcher offers three principles for providing constructive, respectful feedback -
What do we know about Ph.D. scientists’ career paths?
Project sheds some light, but much remains to be learned -
How a student’s panic attack changed my approach to teaching
Educators need to be sensitive to students’ emotional needs, this instructor writes -
Help funders help you: Five tips for writing effective funding applications
In this Letter to Young Scientists, our columnists offer practical advice for this crucial task -
Grad student unions dealt blow as proposed new rule says students aren’t ‘employees’
The rule, if implemented, would hinder grad student unionization efforts at private U.S. universities -
Three lessons from industry that I’m taking back to academia
This newly appointed faculty member reflects on his experience working for a pharmaceutical company -
A guide to diagnosing and treating ‘Undergraduate Awesomeness’
Our Experimental Error columnist offers advice for mentoring overconfident undergrads -
New lab, new adventure: Moving your lab to another country
Moving on with your career may entail moving to another country. Here’s a checklist to survive and thrive. -
Universities need to do more to support grad student parents
The financial strain of having a baby during her Ph.D. put this researcher’s career in jeopardy -
U.S. academics, make sure you know the rules about foreign funding and affiliations
Recent cases related to China highlight possible repercussions for failing to comply, our Taken for Granted columnist writes -
As a professor, I wanted to have a bigger impact—so I left academia for a government job
This retired scientist reflects on a risky midcareer transition and its ultimate rewards -
For academic parents, work travel can be costly—but some universities are stepping up their support
A small but growing number of initiatives help cover dependent care expenses related to professional travel -
How to keep a lab notebook
Researchers from a variety of disciplines and career stages share what works for them -
Community science: Not just a hobby
Community science brings a DIY sensibility to a range of research areas, providing a collegial atmosphere of collaboration and support. -
I wanted to join my fellow Puerto Ricans in protest—but I’m far away for my Ph.D.
This grad student figured out how to get involved from afar -
For career support, tap your network! It’s deeper than you realize
Don’t discount your connections—even old ones, this Career Fable advises -
NSF graduate fellowships disproportionately go to students at a few top schools
What does that say about inequality in academia—and what can be done to address it? -
How I conquered my fear of public speaking and learned to give effective presentations
This postdoc learned four key lessons that helped her engage with her audiences -
How do you Doogie? Science’s infatuation with young prodigies
Our Experimental Error columnist reflects on the allure of youth -
Why some professors welcome new lab members with clear expectations—in writing
Documents like these can help labs run more smoothly -
Ultrarunning made me a more resilient scientist
Lessons learned from a running group helped this grad student redefine success, both professionally and personally -
Three keys to launching your own lab
In this Letter to Young Scientists, our columnists share their advice for new faculty members
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