Instead of banning AI, I made a classroom contract with my students “I used AI daily—how could I expect my students to avoid it entirely?” this computer scientist writes. https://bit.ly/3QZWbyf

My Ph.D. took a long time—and there’s no shame in that “If I didn’t have the answer to my research question yet it was because the answer was complex, not because of personal shortcomings,” this scientist writes. #PhDChat https://bit.ly/3Rpf9P7

To ace your job talk, you need to know your audience When it comes to giving a standout job talk, there's a lot more than science to consider. https://bit.ly/4arJQK2 #JobSearch #STEMJobs

In the tough academic job market, two principles can help you maximize your chances Our Letters to Young Scientists columnists explain how to face job market randomness by maximizing signal and minimizing noise: https://bit.ly/3QK2dTL #AcademicChatter #JobSearch #STEMJobs

To my younger self, the overwhelmed new professor: You will make it How this scientist navigated the tough decisions and personal strain of starting a lab. https://bit.ly/3T0sPRc

How sharks taught me to handle scary professional situations as a scientist “I … realized I didn’t have to quit doing something even if it sounded scary or unusual to other people,” this researcher writes. #WorldSharkDay https://bit.ly/3Ta7If4

The need for speed in today's job search environment No job seeker has time for complacency or indecision amid changing job-search timelines. When you are ready to move, and your transition lies ahead, jump in with everything you can give. https://bit.ly/4xY0Rpd #JobSearch #STEMJobs

How a medical crisis spurred me to become an academic entrepreneur After an MS diagnosis magnified this researcher’s financial concerns, he put aside fears of “selling out”. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/4gUfUtI

What my dog taught me about leading a lab “Zazil reminded us of the importance of looking out for each other,” this professor writes. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/4eBXHzJ

So, academics, whatcha doin’ for summer break? Our Experimental Error columnist reflects on the well-meaning but misguided questions that can plague university researchers. https://bit.ly/4f8lebL

According to a new study of more than 8000 researcher parents in 119 countries, only 21% of women and 27% of men started to have children during their Ph.D. program. Mothers face particular challenges when navigating parenthood while in graduate school. 👉 https://bit.ly/4eCV29a #WomenInSTEM

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The keys to a powerful LinkedIn profile These tips will help you create an effective—and unique—online presence. #SocialMediaDay https://bit.ly/4fcUWFN

A social media survival guide for scientists Our columnists share their tips for social media success. #SocialMediaDay https://bit.ly/4vdIzxN

As a Ph.D. student, sharing my perspective on social media felt scary—but it’s worth it “We are all stronger if we authentically share and connect with one another,” this grad student writes. #SocialMediaDay https://bit.ly/3Rz0Irw

Having a child during grad school is especially hard on women New study highlights the need for more institutional support for parents. #WomenInSTEM https://bit.ly/4oUGQvC

Technical expertise alone won't secure a job interview. Credibility is also built on genuine enthusiasm, authentic communication & how you present yourself. 👉 Science Careers explains what researchers need to know: https://bit.ly/4u2iPDE #CareerAdvice #PhDLife #JobInterviews #CareerDevelopment

To succeed in my Ph.D., I had to rethink my mother’s story “The lesson was not to guard against every risk, but to press forward anyway, even when it meant being vulnerable,” this scientist writes. #PhDChat https://bit.ly/3S9wE69

I may not ‘look like’ a professor, but now I know I belong "For those of us women from the Global South who manage to gain a foothold in Western academia, getting there is only half the battle. Once there, we face barriers that are hard to name." 👉 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4vRwsqA

How coming out helped prepare me to ‘come out' as a nonacademic a decade later When this grad student realized that she wanted to leave academia, she found that she could draw on her surprisingly similar experience of coming out. #PrideMonth #LGBTQinSTEM https://bit.ly/49oajrf

Why I shared my experiences of homophobia with my academic colleagues “I saw the motivating power of sharing vulnerability,” this professor writes. #PrideMonth #LGBTQinSTEM https://bit.ly/4wT2jZr

The road to research independence may be bumpy. These lessons can help To shed light on what it really feels like and how it evolves over time, six higher education scholars who have trained and worked around the world reflected on their own paths to independence. https://bit.ly/4eK0RS2

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Visibility matters: A conversation with the co-founder of 500 Queer Scientists “It's hard to see yourself in a career where you don't see other people who are like you”. #PrideMonth #LGBTQinSTEM #QueerInSTEM https://bit.ly/4wP7VnD

My singing and research were at odds—until I restored the harmony between them How a grad student balanced his musical pursuits and his Ph.D. research. #WorldMusicDay #PhDChat https://bit.ly/4tWqlzV

A fun way for scientists to reach out—as a pen pal Our Experimental Error columnist connected with a student through snail mail and cat pics. https://bit.ly/4vSaHHg

I may not ‘look like’ a professor, but now I know I belong The key, this researcher writes, was unlearning the subtle messages telling her she didn’t look the part. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/4xlq8JM

New documentary follows researchers’ increasingly fraught career path The Endless Frontier traces the lives of three scientists as they train students and deal with funding pressures. https://bit.ly/4uP7yY0

Being a Black scientist can be lonely. #Juneteenth helped me find myself “I looked around for someone, anyone, to express my grievances to, but I realized I only had myself,” this Ph.D. student writes. https://bit.ly/4acCRUO

Moving from academia to industry? A new rulebook applies. 🔹 Applications over publications. 🔹 Culture fit matters as much as skills. 🔹 Hiring norms are entirely different. 🔗Read the full article: https://bit.ly/49sACwB #ScienceCareers #STEM #IndustryJobs #CareerAdvice