PowerPoint Versus Chalk Talk: An Academic Cage Match
Our Experimental Error columnist debates the relative merits of the two presentation formats.
University Department Administrators Are Freaking Heroes
Our Experimental Error columnist remembers a key figure from grad school.
Employers, Don’t Tell Us to Take Breaks if We Can’t
Urging self-care doesn’t fix unrealistic work expectations, our Experimental Error columnist writes.
Shocking Reveal: You’re Allowed to Quit Your Ph.D.
Our Experimental Error columnist explores how the sunk cost fallacy can manifest for grad students.
“Dear Those in Charge”: A Scientist’s Coronavirus Impact Statement
Our Experimental Error columnist offers his version of the new statement some employers are inviting.
How (Not) to Plan a Scientific Event
Organizing an event? You might as well put in at least a little effort, our Experimental Error columnist writes.
Prey Tell, What Makes a Publisher Predatory?
The answer is more complicated than you might expect, our Experimental Error columnist writes.
Navigating Ph.D. Recruitment Virtual “Visits”
Checking out prospective programs from the comfort of your computer? Our Experimental Error columnist offers his advice.
Can I Quote You on That? Tips to Help Scientists Talk to the Press
Our Experimental Error columnist offers some advice after a less-than-ideal interview.
A 2020 Holiday Letter from Science Careers
Our Experimental Error columnist reflects on the year gone by.
When Sound Science Meets Imperfect Grammar
Scientists shouldn’t be grammar tyrants, our Experimental Error columnist argues.
A Virtual Lament for Grad School
In our current virtual-everything world, our Experimental Error columnist finds himself surprisingly nostalgic for—of all things—grad school.
A Welcome Message to New Ph.D. Students from Your Principal Investigator
Our Experimental Error columnist helps prepare new graduate students.
Scientists Aren’t Trained to Mentor. That’s a Problem.
Universities need to genuinely support mentorship training for faculty members, our Experimental Error columnist argues.
For Scientists’ Working Hours, What Does “Done” Mean?
“As long as you get your work done” can be a trap, our Experimental Error columnist writes.