Guest Forum
We learn from scientists, professors, industry professionals, program managers, journal editors, administrators, researchers, entrepreneurs, grant reviewers, as well as the graduate students themselves.
Perspective, ideas, stories, and advice...
What is a faculty search committee looking for?
Oliver Steinbock
Constructing a research plan
James J.
De Yoreo
Benefits of joining the National Postdoctoral Association
Emilie Purvine
Finding and applying for workshops, awards, and other opportunities during grad school
Hadi
Fares
The two-body problem does not have one answer
A hitchhiker’s guide to the field trip
Scientists in the field of Market Research
Conducting part of your PhD thesis research at a national lab: The DOE SCGSR Program
Amnon Ortoll-Bloch
Finding balance as a graduate student and parent
Professional scientists can find time to volunteer in their communities
Pursuing a PhD as a non-traditional student: weakness… or superpower?
Unconventional career path can be an asset to faculty applicants and new professors
Scientists, take the reins! Contribute to policy-making at a local and federal level!
PhD. More than a degree
Advice from an entrepreneur: A PhD is not always worth it
On the path from a refugee to a scientist
Photography is an essential part of communicating your science
Succeeding as an industrial chemist involves moving faster, scaling up, and learning to be a diplomat
Actionable self-care strategies can be easy, fun, and incredibly rewarding
Karen
Tang
GO-GO: Research at a U.S. Federal Laboratory
Emily
Asenath-Smith
Navigating graduate school as a first-generation student
Enrica
Bridgewater
Writing advice from a proofreader
Susan
Wiedner
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