This is Part I in a three-part blog series with practical tips for networking. Read Part II: Reaching out and Part III: Following up. Networking. When I was in grad school and…
For many graduate students, there’s a sort of unspoken understanding that considering or even planning to leave research is not something you are open with your advisor about, because…
Have you ever found yourself wishing you could make an impact on how scientific discoveries and innovations are ultimately used? Or be in the room when governments are reviewing…
At a time when scientists are under increasing pressure to communicate their work to the public and explain its value, it’s not always clear how to effectively get the…
For some graduate students, the real joy of science is getting to learn about a wide array of different topics, while remaining in research usually means delving very deep…
We’re now in the high season for scientific conferences, and for those who have been attending conferences for a number of years, you’ll have noticed more and more people…
Conference season is upon us. Whether you’re a student, an early-career researcher, or a PI attending with members of your lab group, if you’re heading to a scientific conference…
During my Master’s degree, I spent nearly the whole first year testing a new experimental set-up for growing sterile fungal cultures. After an enormous amount of work, the new…
One of the best ways to both give of your time and improve your teaching skills as a graduate student, post-doc, or early-career researcher is to mentor an undergraduate…
If you’re in the academic job market these days, or plan to be in the future, you’ve probably given some thought to setting up your own website or been…