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A large part of being an academic in recovery means having to figure out how much of your identity is being an academic scientist. And if that is gone, then what is left…
It has been a little over a year since I said goodbye to Scotland. Next week, I will officially become a second-year PhD student. Although this was the right decision,…
- Claire Jarvis
- May 27, 2019
A recent study suggests that the first author of a paper must be held accountable if evidence of misconduct is found in the paper. Academics argue this approach may not…
- Fatima Qureshi
- May 24, 2019
Am I a good co-worker? At my university, I get the distinct impression that I’m not well-liked. Not because I’m rude or offensive, but because I work remotely and enjoy…
- Madeleine Kendrick
- May 22, 2019
For those of you mad enough to do a PhD, I have some advice: knowing when to let go is important, but knowing when to say yes is also important. Doing favors for people,…
While talking to one of my committee members, I learned that by appearing nervous while making a presentation, I come across to the audience as uninterested in my…
From the beginning of my PhD, I’ve found that the most common question that I am coming up with is “What next?” I feel I’ve made significant progress in my first month…
- Shruti Turner
- May 22, 2019
I was warned about this in advance. When I applied to various graduate programs, current PhD students painted a rather scary picture of a typical first year experience…
- Claire Jarvis
- May 22, 2019
I always visit my middle school science teacher when I’m in my home area. She was my first cheerleader who encouraged me to get into science. So I was beyond ecstatic to…
Two weeks ago, I was in the warm, comforting environment of my mentor group meet-up when my mentor asked me point blank: “How is your career planning going?” In that…