Do LGBTQ Scientists Still Face Discrimination in Academia?
As near as a decade ago, LGBTQ scientists in STEM were still being singled out. People would ask them why they dress or act a certain way or, as in my case, if they have a wife.…
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Important Lessons to Learn from Rejection
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Rejection is a dreaded word. There are endless opportunities in our lives, but we all have to deal with…
What are the Ethical Considerations in Research Design?
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When I began my work on the thesis I was always focused on my research. However, once I began to make my…
Does Size Matter? Understanding Optimal Team Size for Innovative Research
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This article features a conversation between two senior Principal Investigators (PIs) on the impact…
Identifying Research Gaps to Pursue Innovative Research
This article is an excerpt from a lecture given by my Ph.D. guide, a researcher in public health. She advised us on how to identify research gaps to pursue innovative research in…
How to Avoid Bias in Qualitative Research
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Research bias occurs when researchers try to influence the results of their work, in order to get the…
5 Handy Budget Tips for Attending Conferences Abroad
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Networking is critical for early career researchers, but many struggle financially to attend…
PhD Program Offers More than Just a Degree
Pursuing a Ph.D. is a challenge. I was nervous when I started. However, I soon learned that the benefits go beyond academia. Now, as I continue, I have gained confidence in my…
Do Female Scientists Face Gender Disparity While Setting up Labs?
I still remember getting the notice that my first grant had been approved. Years of blood, sweat, and tears had finally paid off— I was going to launch my very own lab. While I had…
How E-learning Courses are Important for Research and Publishing
When I started my Ph.D., I knew I would be introduced to many new things. I knew the courses would be challenging and that I would have to do a lot of research and writing.…
7 Aspects You Need to Know About Scholarly Publishing
This article features a discussion between several researchers on seven aspects of scholarly publishing.
Participants include Dr. Sang-young Park, a bioethics researcher; Dr.…
To Pursue a Career or a Postdoc?
After completing my Ph.D., I had a difficult choice to make: A career in academia or in the industry? I was also looking at a postdoc as an option. So, I was a bit indecisive at a…
