Graduate students take charge on mental health care
How a tragedy jump-started a peer-driven support network
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On an island, but not alone
When his Ph.D. fieldwork took him to a remote island, this researcher learned to reach out -
How one program is helping empower women to bring their ideas to market
Female scientists are less likely to commercialize their research. This program aims to change that -
I got lost in academia. To find my way, I moved across an ocean
An unconventional international career grant was just what this struggling assistant professor needed -
Making the leap back to research
After leaving the lab, these three scientists decided they wanted to go back—and made it happen -
Cancer genomics and immunotherapy: Opportunities at the intersection
Careers in immuno-oncology remain in high demand and welcome specialists from many fields -
For crucial career choices, listen to advice—but follow your heart
A research scientist reflects on how she embraced the freedom to make the decisions that worked best for her -
Talking science—for the kids
Why our columnist spent a week answering kids’ questions on the internet -
Why I don't use Instagram for science outreach
Women shouldn't have to shoulder the burden of solving gender inequality on social media, this grad student writes -
STEM is losing male LGBQ undergrads
But female LGBQ students are more likely than their heterosexual peers to stay in STEM, a survey of college seniors across the United States reveals -
The little add-ons that add up to a standout CV
To get your resume noticed, these small things can have a big impact -
Academia was right for my father, but not for me
A family conversation about the nature of academic research -
A trend toward transparency for Ph.D. career outcomes?
February saw some positive steps toward addressing a long-standing problem, our columnist writes -
Graduate students need more mental health support, new study highlights
Anxiety and depression are six times more prevalent among graduate students than the general population -
What I learned from my year as a fed
Working for the federal government is about more than just acronyms, this researcher discovered -
Collaborating for the win
These examples highlight the elements of successful collaborations and pinpoint some pitfalls to avoid -
Crowdsourcing goes academic with platforms for reviewing advisers
Founders aim to help students and postdocs find the right mentor for them -
How I learned to ask for help while maintaining my independence
A grad student’s "sabbatical" helped her find the right balance -
Because a scientist says so
With the power of a science degree comes great responsibility -
Got milk? When packing for a conference requires remembering the breast pump
To make academia more inclusive, level the playing field for parents -
Find your sweet spot for work-life balance
A successful career should leave room for your personal life to blossom too, our columnist writes -
Building community as a career
Community management offers a variety of opportunities for scientists who want to extend their impact beyond the bench -
Celebrating women in science
For the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, female researchers reflect on their experiences -
Doing my part to combat climate change
How one researcher figured out how to satisfy his scientific interests and his desire to help the world -
A hot opportunity for early-career scientists in wintry Finland
It’s a funding program unlike any she’s ever heard of, our columnist writes
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