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The title of this post is also from song lyrics; in fact, by the same artistes who provided the title of yesterday's post. Their lyrics...

The title of this post is from some song lyrics, in case you are wondering, and I will be semi-impressed if you know the reference without ...

Explanatory note/caution: It's Friday, it's mid-May, and this post is no more substantial than yesterday's. If you have read ...

Does anyone else like jet lag? I must admit that I kind of enjoy it, but I have not met m/any others who do. It isn't so great if I arr...

As an editor of a journal, the feedback that I give to authors of publishable papers varies from: optional advice , along the lines of ...

In Scientopia today, I pose a question from a reader who previously went through a retention process (years ago) and is considering doing ...

Over the years, various colleagues have explained to me their personal beliefs about what they consider the optimal number of PIs involved...

Quite often, I get a comment or e-mail along the lines of "Why do women need special treatment?" (to get a job), "Men have t...

In Scientopia , a discussion of whether women "hold back" their comments in professional settings, out of concern for being perce...

And speaking of job ads (as I was in some posts last week), have you ever seen an ad for a faculty position, research scientist, or postdoc...

The results of Friday's poll are quite encouraging, I think. More than 75% say that they have gotten better at handling criticism, reje...

Following on yesterday's post, which raised the issue of confidence (including fear of rejection, mentioned in the comments) when decid...

This is a title I have used before (in 2007!) for a totally unrelated post , but I am going to make use of it again today for another post ...

If you have ever applied for a faculty position or postdoc, or at least looked at the ads and thought about possible future applications, h...

In Scientopia , a discussion of working with others vs. being immersed in your own work, as a student, research scientist, or professor.

The other day, as my husband acquired coffee in a cafe at a location quite remote from our home, the barista announced that he was going to...

There are all different kinds of busy. During some busy times, I find that I can get lots of different things done because I get into a ...

Today in Scientopia , I discuss the practical aspects of awards that are given for "diversity" reasons; that is, the question of ...

Question from a reader: What would cause you to treat grad students like they were people?* What a great question! The answer is pro...

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