A trend toward transparency for Ph.D. career outcomes?
February saw some positive steps toward addressing a long-standing problem, our columnist writes
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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 -
How I learned to pursue my career at my own pace
Taking up running helped this scientist see her career in a new way -
Immerse yourself for intensive learning
Boot camps, summer schools, and retreats can enrich your training -
For postdocs looking to break into entrepreneurship, this MIT fellowship is helping light the way
The pioneering program supports postdocs as they explore commercializing their work -
My adviser went on sabbatical, and it changed the way I look for mentorship
How a postdoc learned to leverage a mentoring team -
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. -
Thoughts from a seminar
Our columnist shares an all-too-relatable experience of attending scientific talks -
From parade ground to principal investigator
This scientist learned to be a leader by serving in the army -
Learn the rules of the road to land that industry job
Understanding three types of rules can help guide your job search -
My second life as a high school teacher
After 18 years in research, this scientist found another calling -
The grass is green for careers in cannabis research
Medical cannabis offers rewarding job opportunities for scientists, our columnist writes -
Sexual harassment and the toll it takes
It is a productivity tax on women, and the costs spill over to others, too -
Scientists: What are your New Year’s resolutions?
The right career-related resolutions can help you make the most of your year
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