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Opinion

5 Reasons Faculty Should Collect Class Data

It’s worth the extra effort.

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Opinion

From Training to Thriving: Building Systems That Support International Scientists

Universities and professional organizations can take practical steps to remove systemic barriers faced by international Ph.D. students and postdocs in their career planning.

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Opinion

A Way to Save the Essay

We can encourage slow thinking by reimagining the essay as a scaffolded, in-class—and AI-free—assignment, Lily Abadal writes.

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Opinion

Let Your Colleagues In

Being open with my colleagues about my cancer diagnosis has allowed me to access an enormous source of support and comfort.

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Opinion

Anatomy of the Research Statement

When it comes to promotion and tenure, don’t just describe your research—explain and quantify its impact.

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Opinion

Career Exploration Is a Humanities Research Project

Delve into key questions about your career options using humanities methods like qualitative research and interpretative analysis.

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Opinion

How to Build a Strategic Digital Presence: Advice for Early-Career Researchers

Select platforms and engagement styles that work for your goals while requiring realistic time investments.

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Opinion

How Closing a University Changes You

Nancy H. Blattner looks back on her time as the final president of Fontbonne University.