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Opinion

What Does the Editorial Board Do, Anyway?

The work of a scholarly press’s editorial board may fly under the radar, but it’s critical in upholding quality and protecting academic freedom.

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Opinion

Why I Did Not Appreciate My Ph.D. Adviser—Until I Became a PI

At the time I wanted my adviser to be more present. Now I have a better understanding of her role.

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Opinion

How Good Is Your Advancement Team?

We sat down and hammered out a framework for helping you assess if your institution has the team you need.

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Opinion

What We Learned From Supporting Fired Federal Workers

A volunteer initiative to offer career advising to former federal workers offers lessons for supporting anyone who’s struggling with changing policies and a challenging job market.

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Opinion

Why Every Academic Team Needs Its Own Conflict Playbook

Disagreement doesn’t have to be disruptive; a conflict playbook can help turn it into something productive.

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Opinion

13 Effective Strategies for Better Faculty Hiring and Retention

Here’s what we learned from analyzing projects developed and assessed under the umbrella of NSF ADVANCE.

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Opinion

The Best Defense Against AI Cheating

… is a class worth taking.

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Opinion

Feel Stuck in a Teaching Rut? Try ‘Booping’

Small changes in our patterns can result in meaningful differences.