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Science faculty can transform their training and expertise into stimulating new professional activities, well beyond their job descriptions.

Because your career may depend on the outcome of these applications, it's a good idea to learn the details of the process.

The culmination of the Ph.D. is supposed to be the creation of an independent and self-sufficient scientist who can continue to contribute to the scientific enterprise.

In a collaborative project, people need to trust each other and candidly discuss strategies and contingencies.

An important part of all the universities' preparations is getting their research faculty ready for the change.

A little competitiveness can be an excellent thing, but too much can produce an environment that's unhealthy for science--and scientists.

"There is no doubt that having these kinds of unique tools available and having the strong multidisciplinary environment that allows for interaction gives us a lot of advantage to better understand science," says Jeff Blackmon, physics division, ORNL.

The cost of accepting a dead-end job, or working for a bad boss or an employer that isn't going anywhere, can be enormous.

He knew his invention would not have the impact it could have unless he led its introduction into the commercial market.

Your best weapon is focused, methodical, patient effort.

"Those who succeed are well-grounded people who have seen success and believe they can do it too. They are not the type of people who worry too much or are easily intimidated," says Virginia Tech professor Michael Hochella.

Being the best in the world holds little meaning if it is with respect to an infinitesimal niche of science that only you inhabit.

When it comes to accepting electronic applications, the agency is in no hurry to leave the FastLane.

"Companies play favorites. You're either one of the favored few, or you're an orphan stepchild, all depending upon where in the company you work."

Starting the conference well-prepared and maintaining a proper balance between presentations and coffee breaks can make your conference experience a source of inspiration.

The old GrantsNet funding database is getting some new content and features.

You increase the chances of your paper being accepted if you make the assumption that the reviewers are offering their suggestions as constructive criticism.

Writing well comes from writing a lot, so get comfy with your computer.

"The novice writer makes a big mistake in blaming language knowledge for everything," says Mary Ellen Kerans, chair of the Mediterranean Editors and Translators association in Barcelona, Spain.