When You’re the Scientist in the Family
Our columnist explores how scientists’ “scientific-ness” can create particular challenges for their loved ones.
Our columnist explores how scientists’ “scientific-ness” can create particular challenges for their loved ones.
A new game modeled on scientific career advancement offers food for thought, our columnist writes.
Looking for a job can require navigating frustratingly inconsistent advice, our columnist writes.
It can be uncomfortable to work for a company or institution with a bad reputation, but is it the wrong choice?
Our columnist explores the value of letting kids explore the lab.
Our columnist discusses the tricky situation that students face when their advisers do wrong.
Being the most famous scientist is a triumph within a non-dominant subset.
Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues.
Our columnist describes how he learned to read—and actually understand—journal articles.
Researchers at well-resourced labs can give back to those with less, our columnist advises.
In choosing a school for his daughter, our columnist considers how modern education prepares students for their careers.
Our columnist explains why he stopped including jokes in his talks—and why he’s now trying to start again.
A crisis for the humanities is a crisis for all, our columnist argues.
Does your job title really matter? Our columnist explores what’s in a name.
Our esteemed columnist warns against some of the common offenses that grad students have been known to commit.