- Not that Kind of Advice: It Is Never Too Early to Be a Mentor
The further I get into running my own research program, the more I realize the significant impact good mentorship has had on my career. My mentors have trained me scientifically, provided career advice, and supported work-life balance. A large impetus for starting this blog has b...
- MARCH MADNESS: Brackets Benefitting STEM Education. Play with Darwin’s Balls!
It's March which only means one thing here in Fighty Squirrel land!
Basketball and funding science for awesome kiddos!
March is hands down my favorite month because each year it gives academics a chance to give back to the wee scientists in training while having a blast see...
- A Big Step Forward in Standardizing Rules for Authorship
The Proceedings in the National Academy of Sciences just published the long awaited recommendations for peer reviewed paper authorship.
Tackling a number of issues such as 'gift' and forged authorships, a working group headed by National Academy of Sciences president and geoph...
- Science is Demanding Gordon Ramsay Quality at Ray Kroc Speeds
Ray Kroc, the guy who made McDonald's what it is, figured out how to crank out burgers, fries, and drinks like no one else before or, really, since. Billions and billions served. There’s no doubt about the productivity of McDonald's. However, I don’t think any of us would desc...
- Questions for STEM Profs to Ask Before Filing Taxes
With the tax filing deadline a mere two months away, now is a fantastic time to drink nonstop for 7 weeks, leaving just enough time to run to H & R Block at the last minute with a bag of receipts and end up paying a huge amount in taxes. The benefits of this strategy are a) d...
- What I Wish I’d Known Before I Wrote My K
Three K awardees (K01, K08, K23) share the advice they wish they'd received before preparing career development awards. Writing your K? Listen up.
Training Plan and Mentors
Have an endgame, and goals to get there. In your training plan, you should be able to articulate your resea...
- Which Study Section Should I Pick? Try the Assisted Referral Tool!
One important aspect of submitting grants to the NIH is selecting an appropriate study section. While the general descriptions on the CSR website can be helpful, they often require further investigation, which can (and should) include contacting SROs, talking to current or ...
- Read This: Insights on Priorities Including Doing Less
We hosted Dr. Paul Harris, mastermind of REDCap and ResearchMatch and local guru of efficiency lifehacks, for a seminar on honing your professional edge. He shared these choices as an eclectic mix currently engaging his thoughts.
Habit 3 audiobook
by Steven Covey
“E.M. Gray ...
- A Year at Edge for Scholars
We redesigned Edge for Scholars last February to make it more user-friendly, interactive, and open for all to post. Upgrades we love include editions, profiles, contests, badges, and ability to follow favorite authors. (The development team rocks!)
New visitors became regu...
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