Careers Articles
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Researchers hope large study spurs more support for LGBTQ scientists
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How I talk to my science-skeptic parents about COVID-19
For this biomedical Ph.D. student, give-and-take conversations are key to communicating with her family -
If you’re hesitant to apply for professional awards, remember: It’s worth putting yourself forward
In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist offers guidance for overcoming four psychological blocks -
When I encountered language barriers in my career, here’s how I broke through
Communicating in writing and being candid with his colleagues are this professor’s key strategies -
Learn when—and how—to say no in your professional life
Maintaining a sustainable workload is key, our Letters to Young Scientists columnists write -
As a grad student struggling with mental health, I learned to ask for help
How this M.D.-Ph.D. student finally opened up to her colleagues -
A 2020 holiday letter from Science Careers
Our Experimental Error columnist reflects on the year gone by -
‘A time of reckoning.’ How scientists confronted anti-Black racism and built community in 2020
This year, social media events celebrating Black scientists took off -
Our top essays by scientists in 2020
A risky career move. Advice for dealing with COVID-19 anxiety. This year’s most read Working Life essays -
This year taught us that no good news is too small to share
A simple weekly email helped these researchers maintain connection and morale in 2020 -
How many scientists are LGBTQ? Federal survey delays frustrate researchers
Scientists call for National Science Foundation’s workforce surveys to tally sexual and gender minorities -
To get the most out of your workday, consider your ‘inner clock’
Be strategic about when you tackle different types of tasks, our columnist advises in this Career Fable -
How I learned to celebrate my identity as a first-generation, international student
This Ph.D. student used to focus on fitting in—until he realized that his differences are sources of strength -
Why I came out as nonbinary to my Ph.D. lab
For this graduate student, disclosing their gender identity was scary but necessary -
When sound science meets imperfect grammar
Scientists shouldn’t be grammar tyrants, our Experimental Error columnist argues -
Don’t erase undergrad researchers and technicians from author lists
Junior researchers contribute to science and deserve authorship credit, this grad student argues -
When my Ph.D. adviser moved her lab, I had to decide: Do I stay or do I go?
How this grad student found a solution that worked for her, personally and professionally -
How to navigate conflict with your research adviser
Assume good intentions until proved otherwise, our Letters to Young Scientists columnists write -
The pandemic strengthened my relationship with my supervisor—and prepared us to talk about race
How a grad student and her adviser became comfortable with difficult conversations -
Do you dread giving talks? Turn fear into joy with these four keys
Giving presentations can and should be fun, our columnist writes in this installment of Your Unicorn Career -
When a financial crisis tanked my research, I found help from unexpected colleagues
A sabbatical gave this professor a chance to reboot his flailing research career -
A day in the life of a scientific regulatory affairs manager
The skills Adrian Land gained in academia helped him “get a fast start” when he moved into government and industry -
2020’s Top Employers: Rapid response to COVID-19, diversity, and innovation
Companies that made this year’s Top Employers Survey overcame challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
My colleagues treat me badly. I wish I could tell my Ph.D. adviser
Facing sexism and racism, this student is tired of being told she’s “too sensitive” -
Science’s English dominance hinders diversity—but the community can work toward change
For nonnative English speakers, publishing and presenting their work can be a significant burden, as a new study highlights