The Secrets of a Top Salary in Science
The highest-earning academics aren’t necessarily those who do the most research.
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My Lessons in Mentorship
When I started formally mentoring undergraduate and graduate students almost 2 years ago, I was excited about the opportunity to help young scientists grow, but I was also nervous about the responsibility.
Can the Journal Impact Factor Be Used as a Criterion for the Selection of Junior Researchers?
Through Internships, Ph.D. Students Expand Their Skills and Explore Their Options
As internship opportunities expand, doctoral candidates reap the benefits.
Scientific Cuddles vs. Criticism
A bit more than a month ago, I arrived in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to spend my summer working with some of the wonderful data sets being collected at the Institute for Social Research of the University of Michigan and to enjoy the unique flair of a US college town (why does it smell like weed everywhere?)
The Secrets of a Top Salary in Science
The highest-earning academics aren’t necessarily those who do the most research.
Salary Negotiation: Get What You Seek
A move into industry after a PhD may not bring immediate financial rewards, but it pays to know your strengths.
Senior Scientists as Allies for Equity
Asking the scientific system to fix itself from the bottom up could place an unacceptable burden on junior scientists.
Why It Might Be a Good Time to Start a Career in Science
The author of a new study of biomedical funding explains why he’s optimistic about young scientists’ futures.
Science, Engineering, and Health Doctorates in the Workforce
Exploring the diverse pathways traveled by science, engineering, and health doctorates as they progress through their careers.
Do ResearchGate Scores Create Ghost Academic Reputations?
Is it reasonable to employ the ResearchGate Score as evidence of scholarly reputation?
Rethinking Career Paths Across Academia
Is there an alternative to the standard academic career path that would actually make research work better?
Biology Needs More Staff Scientists
Independent professionals advance science in ways faculty-run labs cannot, and such positions keep talented people in research, argues Steven Hyman.
Facing Biomedical ‘Brain Drain’
Facing Biomedical ‘Brain Drain’
One in three scholars in field ‘deeply concerned’ about future research career prospects
Why the US Science and Engineering Workforce Is Aging Rapidly
The science and engineering workforce has aged rapidly, both absolutely and relative to the workforce, which is a concern if the large number of older scientists crowds out younger scientists.
Ranks of Scientists Aging Faster Than Other Workers
The work force is aging in the United States, and scientists are leading the way. From 1993 to 2008, the share of scientists aged 55 and older increased by nearly 90 percent.
Drama Over How Eels Navigate Highlights Problems in Science Publishing
Drama Over How Eels Navigate Highlights Problems in Science Publishing
You might see science as splashy headlines and a barrage of new results—but in the background are people with emotions and ambitions, politics, and a system that promotes publishing novel findings above all. A new paper on eel navigation highlights some of these systemic troubles.
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