Researcher Wellness

Balancing act: from bench to bassinet and back

There are ways to strike a balance between career aspirations and caregiving responsibilities, and institutions are beginning to recognize the need for policies that encourage diversity and address the “leaky pipeline” problem in academia. 

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Memories of being a transgender person in grad school

This is a first-person account of a transgender grad student’s feelings of isolation, which eventually led them to move out of academia.

How PIs can motivate their teams and create a positive workplace culture

Why do so many researchers eventually lose motivation and suffer from burnout? Furthermore, how can research group leaders maintain and improve the motivation necessary for members to do their incredible work? Read to find out.

“A PhD really tests you in terms of your work habits and your mental health” – A PhD candidate shares her experience

Here's a PhD student's journey of being a scholar -- what she enjoys the most, the most challenging aspect, and how can one make the best out of their PhD experience.