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Tips for fruitful networking over the holidays
In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist discusses why the holiday season is a great time for networking -
I took a chance on an unexpected career opportunity—and expanded my cultural horizons
This professor writes about a memorable Thanksgiving in China -
Why I sidestep politics to teach climate science
This professor learned that it’s important to find common ground with his students -
Experi-mentoring: Where to turn when your PI can’t help
Our Experimental Error columnist says that mentorship can come in many forms -
Conflict in your research group? Here are four strategies for finding a resolution
In this Letter to Young Scientists, our columnists share advice for creating a more harmonious lab atmosphere -
Nontenure-track researchers ratify first contract with the University of California
The contract will boost salaries and provide more job stability for nearly 5000 staff researchers -
To escape the stress of grad school, I read fiction
This Ph.D. student discovered the benefits of novels after shifting his extracurricular reading habits -
Think about career planning throughout grad school—not just at the very end
Your professional development is your responsibility, this Career Fable advises -
Poster presentations are a great way to showcase your science
Two postdocs share tips for getting the most out of poster sessions -
Departmental seminar speakers should better reflect trainee diversity
A postdoc discusses why she’s pushing the issue in her department -
Why scientists should take more coffee breaks
Grad students should make time for casual conversations with peers, this Ph.D. student writes -
What my mother’s death taught me about grieving professional losses
In this installment of Your Unicorn Career, our columnist shares “grieving rules” she created to process personal and professional losses -
Top employers: Breakthroughs, impact, and purpose
Innovation still drives top employer status, yet artificial intelligence (AI) is now on the minds of employers and employees alike. -
How our daughter’s diagnosis shifted the course of our careers
These parents have had a bumpy journey, but they’ve found a way to make their careers and family life work -
Tips for easing the service burden on scientists from underrepresented groups
In this Letter to Young Scientists, our columnists discuss the challenges of being a “solo-status” scientist -
Post-Ph.D. job searches are tough. Here’s how I escaped Dr. Seuss’s ‘Waiting Place’
This industry scientist outlines three strategies that helped him land a job -
Grad students to thesis committees: no more hors d'oeuvres
Our Experimental Error columnist argues that professors shouldn’t expect food at committee meetings -
How I made peace with my imperfections in grad school
This Ph.D. student describes her struggle with an eating disorder during grad school -
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
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