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Beyond the Research-Teaching Divide: Practical Steps for Educators

Sam Illingworth suggests five low-lift strategies for integrating research into teaching.

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Cultivating a Postdoc Community

Elizabeth Eikmann and Paola Cépeda suggest practical initiatives to build postdocs’ sense of community and belonging.

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Opinion

Why Academics Need to Slow Down

Slowing down is key to more meaningful, intentional teaching and scholarship, Uddipana Goswami writes.

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Opinion

Grad School Doesn’t Stop for a Crisis

Jessica M. Vélez offers advice on supporting trainees and yourself when the world is on fire.

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Leading Through Uncertainty

As leaders, we can help others manage uncertainty, even if we can’t provide all the answers, Jen Heemstra writes.

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How to Ensure You’ll Never Be a Chair Again

Want out of the chair role? Lisa Chasan-Taber and Barry Braun offer 10 tips for failing (up).

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Opinion

Looking for an International Research Job?

For U.S.-trained scientists searching for early-career research opportunities in other countries, Sonali Majumdar suggests some approaches to consider.

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5 Easy Ways Professors Skeptical About Group Work Can Use It

Getting students to actively engage in class discussions is a common challenge, but group exercises can help both new and experienced instructors accomplish just that.