Taken for Granted

History shows how change can be made, our columnist writes

Our columnist reviews a new novel that explores the lives of postdocs in a prestigious university lab

Data about postdocs are sparse, but two recent studies are encouraging, our columnist writes

Spurred by a recent report on sexual harassment in academia, our columnist revisits a historical case and reflects on what has changed—and what hasn’t

A new report describes an “ideal” future but doesn’t show how to get there, our columnist writes

But many universities won’t recognize the unions, or how times have changed

Our columnist explores whether this report, unlike its predecessors, will actually create any change

Female scientists are less likely to commercialize their research. This program aims to change that

February saw some positive steps toward addressing a long-standing problem, our columnist writes

It’s a funding program unlike any she’s ever heard of, our columnist writes

Medical cannabis offers rewarding job opportunities for scientists, our columnist writes

A convocation of experts held last month highlights the importance of these relationships

A new startup and existing organizations can help you get started

Safety is central to good science, declares the American Chemical Society

A recent book guides Ph.D. students and postdocs through the process of preparing for a career outside academe

A postdoc suing over exclusion from patents offers a lesson for anyone working on potentially lucrative research