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January 22, 2010

Quantitative Biomedical Careers

Physicists, mathematicians, and others are finding new ways to apply quantitative skills to biomedical sciences.

January 13, 2012

Shifting Sands in Northeastern Brazil

Physician-scientist Selma Jeronimo is looking for ways to control the spread of leishmaniasis.

August 01, 2008

Careers in Research Support

"[Working in research support] allows me to translate direct understanding of the sciences to help science without actually doing science." --Elisabeth Prescott

November 30, 2012

Time Off for Dad

Paternity leave helps fathers and mothers advance their careers; too bad it's not more common.

August 29, 2008

Making a Scientific Impact

Kit Parker and his team of military veterans at Harvard are investigating the mechanical forces involved in traumatic brain injury.

July 29, 2011

Science in Namibia

In a new series, Science Careers shows what it's like to do science in different parts of the world, starting with Namibia.

July 29, 2011

Securing Food for Namibia's Future

Namibia is one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It contains two deserts -- the Namib and the Kalahari...
July 29, 2011

Conflict Resolution

Many people in Namibia depend on the resources found in nature -- plants, animals, grazing land, and limited water...
November 13, 2009

A Scientist Finds a Niche

Dean Pearson overcame a slow and difficult start to make a difference observing ecological communities.

July 29, 2011

Seeking Drug Targets in Indigenous Plants

Davis Mumbengegwi first started asking himself scientific questions during high school in Zimbabwe. "There are lots...
August 28, 2009

Winning Strategies: Advice from PECASE Winners

There are no fail-safe recipes for success, but some basic, tried-and-true principles can be counted on.

May 23, 2008

Family Trailblazers

"You have to be savvy to all the nuances, the position, the place, and the institution's policies. This can be difficult if you come from a very different culture." --Rebecca Conry