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What’s in a milestone? Reflecting on the life of a scientist
For the 100th Experimental Error column, Adam Ruben considers the markers along the road of a scientific career -
Our reporter was a data point in a study of scientific careers. She and others have questions
The study estimated our reporter’s career to be 1-year long. It should have been 13 years -
How an unexpected boost from the past helped reinvigorate my research
When this grad student dove into the history of his field, he learned how science can move forward by revisiting the past -
Are conferences providing enough child care support? We decided to find out
Male-dominated disciplines are leading the pack, according to our investigation -
How to put your best foot forward in faculty job interviews
Advice about job talks and one-on-one and group meetings from our columnists -
Yes, it is getting harder to publish in prestigious journals if you haven’t already
So-called “chaperone effect” has gotten stronger in recent years, study finds -
For new Ph.D. recipients, postgraduation employment numbers are on the rise
The U.S. National Science Foundation just released its latest batch of data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates -
In some disciplines, heavy drinking is part of the culture. That can be a problem
Centralizing alcohol for networking and team building can exclude people and create unhealthy pressure -
Six tips for happy, productive remote working
Working remotely can be great—but also challenging, as these two scientists discovered -
A decade after a fatal lab safety disaster, what have we learned?
There’s been some progress but also continued failings, our columnist writes -
Considering going abroad for work? Recent research can help you weigh the pros and cons
Particularly for European researchers, working internationally is prized—but don’t ignore the potential costs -
Not just for bots: The changing career landscape in AI
The era of artificial intelligence is upon us. Here are some career pointers to keep up with these smart machines. -
Grad school depression almost took me to the end of the road—but I found a new start
Mental health needs to be a priority, this grad student learned -
‘Apply for our science job!’ A guide to inane job ads
Our columnist breaks down the ridiculousness of most job postings -
Moving internationally was tough—but I ended up finding my inner Wonder Woman
How a postdoc overcame the challenges of working in a new country -
What can we learn from Dartmouth?
In light of the recent lawsuit against Dartmouth College, our columnist reflects on her graduate experience there and possible ways forward -
To develop healthy coping skills during grad school, first I had to hit rock bottom
The pressures of grad school can make it seem like other parts of life don’t matter. They do -
Publication history helps explain racial disparity in NIH funding
New study doesn’t eliminate possibility of bias during review but highlights a possible way to address the funding gap -
Should you set out on your own as an independent consultant?
It can be a welcome alternative for those who prize independence, our columnist writes—but don’t ignore the tradeoffs -
Spurred by sexual misconduct, grad student ‘zine’ documents efforts to improve department culture
Keys included open discussion and working collaboratively -
Why I plan my career in pencil—not pen
After years of making and breaking plans, this grad student has embraced flexibility -
NSF moves to pilot LGBT questions on national workforce surveys
The data could be used to inform diversity initiatives for LGBT scientists and engineers -
To address sexual harassment in science, the past can inform the way forward
History shows how change can be made, our columnist writes -
A social media survival guide for scientists
Our columnists share their tips for social media success
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