Writing a Great Letter of Recommendation is No Small Feat
Being asked to write a letter of recommendation is a privilege. When you have a student, colleague, or employee with great potential, you want to do your best to convey their…
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The Benefits of Registered Reports for Medical Research
As we know, publishing is integral to research and to the career of a scientist. It is the goal of the scientific community to disseminate important and innovative research.…
Top Tips For a Great Letter of Recommendation
Preparing a great application is an essential skill for any researcher. However, no application for a job or an academic program is complete without a letter of recommendation.…
Why is Quality Control in Research so Important?
Quality control can mean the difference between good science and bad science. So, what is quality control? Very simply, it is any process that aims to monitor and maintain…
Most Effective Tips When Presenting Your Scientific Poster
In our previous article, we discussed the salient features of a good poster. In this case, the article focuses on the prerequisites and tips on developing a poster/e-poster.
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Top Tips to Effectively Manage Your Time and Resources in the Laboratory
Research life is busy. There is always something new to learn and discover. Furthermore, your projects are reliant on funding; you can only get funding if you have a research plan.…
Reminiscing Drought Conditions- a Century of Human Intervention
Human intervention has been a deciding factor for all the changes occurring in nature for the last few centuries. The changes in the world climate were further escalated by the…
My Mentor; My Wizard To Success
Have you ever had a mentor? Alternatively, have you ever been a mentor to others? Perhaps you are hoping to find a mentor? Whatever your chosen path, a mentor could help you to…
Alarming Increase of Depression and Anxiety among the PhD and Post-doctoral Researchers
PhD and post-doctoral researchers are feeling exhausted, overworked, and are worried about their future. If this is how you are feeling, you are not alone. The stress and pressure…
Is Europe The New International Research Hub?
International research experience is highly sought after, making it extremely competitive. It can be difficult for young researchers to find such a position. Gaining international…
Single-Use Plastic Wares have Serious Effect on the Environment
Plastic has revolutionized human lives to a great extent. The growing population has given rise to increased demand in the production of on-the-go single-use plastic wares; which…
Do LGBTQ Scientists Still Face Discrimination in Academia?
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As near as a decade ago, LGBTQ scientists in STEM were still being singled out. People would ask them why they…
