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The early glow of handing my PhD thesis in has worn off
The early glow of handing my PhD thesis in has worn offKim GoodwinMon, 04/29/2019 - 09:49BodyIt’s been nearly four months since submission. The early glow of handing the thesis in has worn off, as has...
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Elsevier and Norway sign a €9 million open access deal
Elsevier and Norway sign a €9 million open access deal Fatima QureshiMon, 04/29/2019 - 10:21BodyElsevier, one of the leading academic publishers, has signed a new open access deal with the Norwegian...
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Unveiling the secrets of an anxious scientist
Unveiling the secrets of an anxious scientistErica HawkinsMon, 04/29/2019 - 11:40BodyThere is something lurking in the background of many labs. Anxiety, stress, depression… many people, like me,...
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Panic at the conference!
Panic at the conference!Erica HawkinsMon, 04/29/2019 - 12:35BodyThis week I had a conference to go to in London. As a PhD student conferences are pretty common, but dealing with anxiety can make them...
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Even in the face of failure and rejection, I'm proud of what I've accomplished
Even in the face of failure and rejection, I'm proud of what I've accomplishedMegan LivingstonMon, 04/29/2019 - 12:56BodyThis past December, I applied for a National Defense Science and Engineering...
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How a three-year break prepared me for my PhD
How a three-year break prepared me for my PhDMegan LivingstonMon, 04/29/2019 - 13:03BodyFor a while, I have wanted to write about how my time away from school shaped me into the person/researcher I am...
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I got invaluable experiences through mentoring others
I got invaluable experiences through mentoring othersGuest AuthorMon, 04/29/2019 - 13:13BodyA recent job application and interview caused me to reflect on my career and working life.
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My childhood love for nature sparked my research journey
My childhood love for nature sparked my research journeySophia Winkler-SchorMon, 04/29/2019 - 13:26BodyAs a Pacific Northwest native and the daughter of a fungi-fanatic and hiking enthusiast, my...
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Separating myself from my science
Separating myself from my scienceDr Anna BoegeholdMon, 04/29/2019 - 18:04BodyWhen I made this website, my intention was to create a profile website to highlight all of the super wonderful opportunities...
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On transitions: Everything at once
On transitions: Everything at onceEditage Resear…Mon, 04/29/2019 - 18:24BodyIn writing, transitions have always been the most difficult for me to master. Ok maybe not even master, but just be competent...
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What study leave is like when home and work responsibilities clash!
What study leave is like when home and work responsibilities clash!Sherran ClarenceTue, 04/30/2019 - 08:43BodyAt the beginning of this year I spent a frantic week applying for a doctoral sabbatical...
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Academic support systems: Setting up, maintaining, and mending them
Academic support systems: Setting up, maintaining, and mending themSherran ClarenceTue, 04/30/2019 - 11:33BodyA friend of mine asked me recently how I managed to finish a PhD in three and a bit years,...
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A totally expected journey to becoming an ecologist
A totally expected journey to becoming an ecologistRachel WiggintonTue, 04/30/2019 - 12:10Body “It is not the only or the easiest way to come to the truth. It is one way.” – Wendell Berry
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Misreporting of animal research, academia's role in policy making, the...
Misreporting of animal research, academia's role in policy making, the diverse roles researchers play, and more! (Good reads, April 2019)Editage InsightsTue, 04/30/2019 - 12:32BodyHere we are at the...
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Fieldwork flashback: Daydreaming about life in the field
Fieldwork flashback: Daydreaming about life in the fieldRachel WiggintonTue, 04/30/2019 - 12:45BodyI have been really busy the last several weeks working on writing my dissertation and preparing to...
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I'm pregnant! Now what?
I'm pregnant! Now what?Guest AuthorTue, 04/30/2019 - 13:10BodyLong-time readers of this blog may know that my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for many years. Well, it finally worked!!!...
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The fun challenges of international collaboration!
The fun challenges of international collaboration!Sarah FlannaganTue, 04/30/2019 - 13:52BodyCollaborating is not always easy–people have different styles, habits, and preferences for just about every...
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On rejection
On rejectionGuest AuthorTue, 04/30/2019 - 14:15BodyI sit here at my computer in my kitchen, wearing PJs and surrounded by Kleenex stained black with mascara. I came home sick from work, so the...
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I am a scientist, but I don't own a lab coat
I am a scientist, but I don't own a lab coatSarah FlannaganTue, 04/30/2019 - 14:37BodyI just read an article in Wired talking about the perception of scientists and how it’s altering the public’s...
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Globe-trotting scientist…Now what?
Globe-trotting scientist…Now what?Guest AuthorTue, 04/30/2019 - 16:27BodyI am a postdoctoral researcher in neuroscience. I am still looking for my true calling, which definitely involves learning about...
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