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Lab Life Lessons
Setting goals and staying motivated while also spending a lot of time in the lab.
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Politics, Policies and Practices for Associate Professor Advancement
Those seeking the rank of full professor face many impediments, writes Michael Bugeja, who offers advice on how to surmount such challenges.
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Focus on the Students When a College Closes
To help manage career college closures and protect students, Steve Gunderson backs a proposal for the sector to fund a new federal coordinating office.
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Expectations vs. Reality
Taking a moment to look back on his first term in graduate school, Andrew reflects on his goals—those where reality met his expectations and those where his expectations fell short of reality.
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An Alt-Ac's Take on 'How to Leave' the Big City
Rejecting the superstar city in favor of the college town.
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Gender Parity in Ethiopia: Realities and Hopes
Some progress has been made with regard to the number of women faculty, but the higher education sector still remains one of the areas where significant gender disparity exists.
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The Why, When, Who and What of Reference Letters
Natalie Lundsteen shares best practices for obtaining great letters of support.