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External Letters Done Right: Practical Tips for P&T Candidates, Committees and Reviewers

No party should neglect this important stage in the tenure and promotion process.

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How Becoming an Influencer Can Make You a Better Scientist

Far from frivolous, science communication on social media forces us to confront the context of our research on a daily basis.

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The Quiet Reality of Second-Year Professors

Formal support structures start to fade away in year two. Here’s what second-year professors should know about isolation, mentorship and momentum.

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What to Read if You Want to Write Better

If you aren’t reading, you have no business writing.

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10 Lessons From an Office of Public Scholarship, 3 Years In

How can institutions better support scholars wanting to do public-facing work?

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I’ve Got My Pilot Data. … Now What?

Here’s how to leverage pilot data for your best shot at federal funding.

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The Self-Declared Pseudosabbatical

By treating breaks in the academic calendar more intentionally, faculty can carve out informal periods of time away between once-every-seven-years sabbaticals.