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2009
News: Emerging shortages
Gene Russo
18 November 2009
Some of the world's fastest-growing economies are facing science and engineering workforce shortfalls.
In Brief: Tenure or family?
18 November 2009
Lack of family-friendly policies responsible for leaky pipeline for women in the US.
In Brief: Huge cuts by drug firms
18 November 2009
R&D closure is the latest in a series of hits to drug companies.
Careers Q&A: Sheila Widnall
Virginia Gewin
11 November 2009
Based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, Widnall is the winner of the Arthur M. Bueche Award for expanding opportunities for women and minorities in engineering.
In Brief: Eagle eye on resources
11 November 2009
A new online research resources network for scientists is launched.
In Brief: Chinese science online
11 November 2009
Chinese government launches a website aimed at sharing science and technology resources.
Careers and Recruitment: A bridge to somewhere
Virginia Gewin
11 November 2009
Graduate students who head abroad to study face any number of challenges if they hope to prosper. Virginia Gewin provides a study guide.
Prospects: Career resilience
Peter Fiske
4 November 2009
It's not enough to be an expert on a specific topic. Today's scientists also need to be able to apply their knowledge, argues Peter Fiske.
News: Networking in VIVO
Virginia Gewin
4 November 2009
An interdisciplinary networking site for scientists.
In Brief: Changes planned for ERC
4 November 2009
European Research Council reorganizes its structure and management.
Region: Fertile grounds
Gene Russo
28 October 2009
Can Brazil use its booming economy and abundant natural resources to become a life-sciences juggernaut? Gene Russo finds out.
In Brief: Call for cluster funding
14 October 2009
Regional innovation could create research jobs in the United States.
In Brief: Psychology overhaul
14 October 2009
More robust science training recommended for clinical psychologists.
In Brief: Genomics gets a boost
14 October 2009
US$45 million will support tool development.
Postdoc journal: Communicating science
Julia Boughner
7 October 2009
A science-communication programme has taught me how to talk science.
In Brief: Gender imbalance persists
7 October 2009
Survey shows men still hold most positions in US science and engineering.
Region: Rising star?
David Cyranoski
7 October 2009
The Japanese city of Nagoya is aiming to turn a history of manufacturing success into fertile ground for science applications. David Cyranoski surveys its potential.
In Brief: CBI rallies industry
30 September 2009
UK industry should have a hand in university science curricula, says report.
In Brief: Indians fast in protest
30 September 2009
Faculty strike in India over promotion rules.
In Brief: Europe's research lagging
30 September 2009
Regulations squelch European scientific innovation and collaboration, report says.
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