Battling inequality for herself and others
After growing up under apartheid in South Africa, Nazira Karodia forged an academic career and now works to empower scientists from minority groups
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Women miss out on authorship opportunities early on
Female first-year Ph.D. students work more than their male counterparts but publish less, study says -
Scientists are pro-testing
In preparation for the March for Science, our columnist offers some recommendations for demonstration signs -
Sculpting a sweet career in candy
With boldness and creativity, Alexandria Lau found her way to a career in toxicology at The Hershey Company -
Action and data for women in science: A French example
The French National Center for Scientific Research is setting an example for supporting and tracking female scientists—but even with such pioneering efforts, progress is slow -
New tools for measuring academic performance
Move over, publication lists. A new set of online tools are being used to measure academic performance. -
A world of bias
It’s important to recognize how biases—both yours and those of others—can affect your job search -
When disease disrupts a degree
For Ph.D. students facing medical emergencies, seeking out unique support systems can help ensure that a diagnosis doesn’t end a career -
Will more studies of the training and career mess actually create change?
The National Academies launched two new studies in January, but it’s unclear whether these committees are more likely than their numerous predecessors to find real solutions -
Consciously combating unconscious bias
These strategies can help you curb your internal biases -
Relearning how to write
After completing her Ph.D., Heather Taft wanted to write for the public—which meant ditching the technical writing practices ingrained during her scientific training and figuring out how to tell compelling stories to a broad audience -
How to handle grad school doubts
If you’re second-guessing your decision to pursue a Ph.D., reflect on your career goals to decide whether you should push through or explore other options -
I’m not a doctor, but I play one on my CV
Our columnist explores the weird, awkward, and sometimes wonderful world of Ph.D. scientists using their “Doctor” title -
To be a responsible researcher, reach out and listen
The European Commission and others are encouraging scientists and engineers to broaden their thinking about their research and to engage society -
Student performance measures that don’t perform
GRE scores and GPA are not good predictors of biomedical grad student productivity, studies find -
Tell the story of your life
Good storytelling is a powerful tool to engage interviewers and increase your chances of landing the job -
The price of doing a postdoc
For biomedical Ph.D. holders, doing a postdoc means earning about 20% less in the first 15 years after finishing their degrees, according to a new study -
A year-end bait and switch
There was already uncertainty about the planned December implementation of the new overtime rule that would affect many postdocs’ salaries, and a November injunction made the situation even more complicated -
What’s your New Year’s resolution?
This collection of scientists’ resolutions for advancing their careers in the coming year offers some inspiration -
Harvard grad student unionization up in the air
With more than 300 ballots from the November vote still contested, the outcome remains to be seen—and scientists are among the most vocal opponents -
Can you rescue a damaged reputation?
How administrative procedure and law failed a scientist accused of research misconduct -
‘Twas the night before grant deadline
A scientist’s holiday poem -
South China: A rising power in science
Not only does Southern China want to be an export powerhouse—it also wants to be a stronghold for science. And with initiatives in space science, high energy physics, and genomics, it is geared up to do so. -
Activate your ‘it’ factor for job search success
The “it” factor is difficult to define, but figuring out how to harness it can help you ace your interviews -
Postgraduate plans for the Ph.D. Class of 2015
NSF releases latest round of demographic and employment data about newly minted Ph.D.s
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