Postdocs & students
Should I stay or should I go?
Published on 6 December 2006
Gut check time: should you stay in academia, on the bench or even quit science?
When it's personal
Published on 13 September 2006
Personal problems can overwhelm an already stressful young research career, but sound strategies can help you stay the course, counsels Kendall Powell
Winning ways
Published on 16 August 2006
Science is cut-throat by nature, but how should young scientists handle working on competitive projects — or worse, getting scooped? Kendall Powell investigates how to release the pressure valve.
Making a move
Published on 19 July 2006
Morale, money or moving house can all be reasons for switching labs mid-project. Kendall Powell learns from those who have made the jump with success.
Misconduct mayhem
Published on 3 May 2006
Thinking about scientific misconduct before tangling with a real case will help you protect your own career and promote research integrity. Kendall Powell investigates a few case studies.
Mentoring mismatch
Published on 12 April 2006
Is your adviser not the role model or mentor of your dreams? Then take charge of the situation and find the right people. Kendall Powell plays matchmaker. More than one mentor may be necessary for postdocs and graduate students.
When personalities clash
Published on 8 February 2006
Conflict in the laboratory can depress attitudes, dampen prospects or even derail young science careers. Kendall Powell finds out how to resolve issues and stay on track.
School's in for summer
Published on 25 January 2006
Don't stack shelves in the precious break between terms, stack up your lab experience. Hannah Hoag studies the world of the summer intern.