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Between them, Terrill Tops and Dorkina Myrick have two careers, three doctoral degrees, and one life together.

French plant molecular biologist Olivier Voinnet bet his entire research career on gene silencing when it was still largely considered an artifact.

An erroneous invitation to a stem cell conference prompted Jennifer Miller to abandon physics for bioethics.

A medical doctor and an engineering student are preparing to carry out experiments in microgravity in a student competition from the European Space Agency.

Speed networking can be an effective way to promote new research collaborations.

Maggie Aderin-Pocock's passion for science and space drives her career and public outreach.

When dressing for a job interview, it pays to cultivate conformity--and attention to detail--instead of individuality.

Archaeologist and naturalist Jordi Serrallonga has developed an unconventional career for which research and travel are both adventures.

If you're not a natural-born communicator, you can still communicate effectively by learning a few key points.

Some senior faculty members continue to be productive, whereas others become deadwood or just meander along.

Staying engaged, motivated, and productive for the decades that stretch beyond tenure can be challenging.

Tenured scientists tell stories about how they managed to restart their research careers.

As NSF prepares to help Professional Science Master's programs multiply, employment prospects for graduates of these programs look strong, even in a weak economy.

The demand for mycologists is relatively small, but career opportunities exist in areas from academic research to applied agriculture.

Opportunities for Ph.D. scientists to interact with patients appear to be growing.

Nicola Sasanelli left electronic engineering in Italy to become a special envoy for the government of South Australia.

Biotech and pharma companies are stepping up their product-manufacturing facilities--and looking for excellent problem solvers to run them.

A successful start to your new laboratory requires careful planning, firm but fair negotiating, and wise spending decisions.

Nenad Ban made a name for himself by finally cracking the crystal structures of complex macromolecules.

In 2007, about 40% of faculty positions in mathematics education went unfilled.