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Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling
Nana Lee describes some of the challenges that Asian women in STEM experience and what they and others can do to help meet those challenges.
Navigating the Postdoc Office
Victoria Hallinan and Karena Nguyen describe how working in one can offer a fruitful career path and some of the specific roles and responsibilities involved.
Grad Students Must Focus on the 6 P’s
By focusing on purpose, priorities, purse, positioning, politics and people, you can develop a strategic approach to your work, advises Dinuka Gunaratne.
Conferencing for Career Development
Katie Homar provides advice for making the most of conferences, especially during the early stages of your career or in transition phases.
The Need for Mentoring Constellations
Strong professional development requires different forms of mentoring, write Blessing Enekwe and Jennifer Aumiller, who cite 11 possible relationship areas.
STEM Trainees Must Master Writing Skills
Articulating discoveries, gaining funding and forging connections all require the ability to convey ideas, write Mabel Perez-Oquendo and Elizabeth O. Hileman.
How Your Ph.D. Prepares You to Be an Entrepreneur
You can deploy skills you develop as a grad student and postdoc in a variety of careers, including working for a start-up or founding your own, Chris Smith writes.
The Power of Confident and Impactful Communication
Scholars must convey complex concepts in ways that make an impression, write Diane A. Safer and Susanna Baddiel, who offer a toolkit for doing so successfully.