The Sad State of Professional Development Programs for Scientists
A new Council of Graduate Schools report that highlights the lack of career development support at many institutions also offers some useful resources.
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As the U.S. Scientific Workforce Ages, the Younger Generation Faces the Implications
As the U.S. Scientific Workforce Ages, the Younger Generation Faces the Implications
Baby boomers and retirement policies are contributing to overall aging, and the trend is likely to continue.
The Secret to Making Family Life Compatible with an Academic Career
Starting a family has less influence than before on the pursuit of an academic career for researchers.
The Perfect Grant and How to Get It
To help scientists build a career, Pfunders must earmark cash, reduce emphasis on collaboration, and improve the application process.
Transferring Skills Beyond the Lab
Leaving research doesn’t mean that the skills you developed will be wasted.
Should Scientists Be Taught How to Work in a Team?
Soft skills like teamwork and communication could boost undergraduates' career prospects.
The Importance of Being REF-Able: Academic Writing Under Pressure from a Culture of Counting
The Importance of Being REF-Able: Academic Writing Under Pressure from a Culture of Counting
Research on academics’ writing practices has revealed tensions around the ways in which managerial practices interact with academics’ individual career goals, disciplinary values and sense of scholarly identity.
Paper Writing Gone Hollywood
When a new grad student indicates an interest in an academic career, I ask, “So you want to be a Hollywood producer?”
Unsackable Senior Staff Make Life Even Harder for Junior Academics
As expectations of early career researchers rise ever higher, some established colleagues are failing to pull their weight.
Advice on how to write effective tenure-review letters
Many professors frequently write tenure-review letters, but as a community, we’re not regularly discussing how we should be doing so, argues Eric Goldman.
Missouri Lawmaker Who Wants to Eliminate Tenure Says It’s ‘Un-American’
Legislation proposed by State Rep. Rick Brattin, a Republican, would also fix a "broken" system by requiring public colleges to publish the price of individual degrees and the job prospects for students who earn them.
The Next Generation Researchers Initiative at the National Academies: New Study Begins
The Next Generation Researchers Initiative at the National Academies: New Study Begins
A new study commenced work at the start of 2017: the “Next Generation Researchers Initiative,” directed by the Board on Higher Education and Workforce at the National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine.
How to Manage Your PhD Supervisor
Understanding the unwritten rules of graduate study is vital if you want to get the most from your PhD supervision.
The Impact of Postdoctoral Training on Early Careers in Biomedicine
The Impact of Postdoctoral Training on Early Careers in Biomedicine
While postdocs are necessary for entry into tenure-track jobs, they do not enhance salaries in other job sectors over time.
Why STEM Majors Need the Humanities
It’s often argued that studying the liberal arts will enrich the life of the mind. For STEM majors, it can also give them a practical advantage in their careers.
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