- Think of It as the Next Big Adventure
No, not death or marriage or parenthood. Or joining the military, converting to a new religion, moving country or finally accepting that His Dark Materials is a better fantasy epic than Harry Potter. These are all momentous life, events but what I want to talk to you about now is...
- How to Host a Multidisciplinary, Near-Peer Work-in-Progress Group
Work-in-progress groups (WIPs) convene members on a regular schedule for supportive critique of scholarly materials, including presentations, posters, manuscripts, cover letters, grant applications, and responses to reviews. WIPs are accepted as a career development best pr...
- Working Parents During Coronavirus: Staying Productive & Patient
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It is 1:30 PM on Friday the 13th, I’m still in my pajamas, and my twins are arguing over whose turn it is to scoop the cat box. So it goes as we continue working from home during coronav...
- Job Search: Interviewing from the Waist Up
Late winter and early spring are peak season for post-doctoral interviews and second visits for faculty hires. If some of your interviews will be over Zoom, this blog's for you.
Whether you are interviewing or being interviewed, odds are you are about to be a video star. We've ...
- Relief from Social Distancing
Social distancing, as in #CancelEverything, has arrived and it's, well...distancing and disturbing.
Days of remote work, or nearly empty buildings, with fewer activities than normal, can make even the most dedicated academic introverts hungry for connections.
We've got suggesti...
- Working at Home: Academics During the Plague Edition
It looks like some of us will be hunkered down in our homes for a while because no one on the planet knows how to wash their hands. In honor of the coronavirus quarantines, I thought I'd offer a few pointers on how to make the most of working from your own casa.
Ignore whoever...
- “Zoom In” to Keep Group Review and Critique on Track
Work-in-Progress sessions (WIPs) are at risk of getting bogged down at the wrong level of feedback, most often focusing on specific edits or details that may not be the top priority, with the focus often driven by those who speak up first.
Several steps can help deploy the group...
- Shark Tank for Scientists: NIH’s SBIR/STTR Grants
Have you ever searched for something in NIH RePORTER and seen some unusual grantee organizations in the results, maybe ones with “Inc.” or “LLC” in the name rather than “University” or “Medical Center”? If so, you’ve come across grants made to small businesses through the SBIR/ST...
- What the F? An Introduction to the NRSA Fellowship
In fiscal year 2020, NIH awarded approximately $180 million to support pre- and postdoctoral trainees through its National Research Service Awards (NRSA) individual fellowship programs.
What exactly is an NRSA individual fellowship and why should you apply for one? I’ve manage...
- Take Care with Case Studies
This post is adapted from a toolkit for journalists by Health News Review.
Scientists know that case studies are far from definitive answers to questions about efficacy, association, and cause and effect, among others. Many in the general public don’t. Reporters love...
