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Two reports propose significant reforms for graduate students and postdocs.

A national STEM workforce conference suggests numerous plans to boost STEM education and training, but few to make jobs more desirable.

Scientists can raise small amounts of cash for their research through online crowd-funding sites.

Moupali Das’s roots led her to public health and caring for HIV/AIDS patients.

The newly appointed executive director of ORCID discusses her career and her latest challenge.

Tiffany West helped turn Washington, D.C.'s HIV/AIDS effort into a widely admired program.

Business and university leaders are seeking ways to increase personnel diversity to promote innovation. By Chris Tachibana.

Advice from top executives reflects their years of experience climbing the corporate ranks, hiring people, and watching others succeed and fail.

Scientist seeks honest, reliable partner for meaningful research discussions and maybe more, ideally for a long-term relationship.

The United States faces a severe shortage of qualified scientists—so why are there so many unemployed scientists?

A graduate school dean and former Olympic athlete reflects on science, fencing, and how the two activities have benefited each other.

James Wade, a U.S. Olympic Canoe/Kayak Team alternate and a Ph.D. student in bioengineering, navigates a tricky course between his research and his sport.

A few universities are teaching physics students quantitative finance skills, but some observers think that isn't a good idea.

A quantitative trader urges physics faculty members not to send their students to Wall Street.

In the wake of the Colorado shootings, the scientific community should pay more attention to the psychological wellbeing of emerging scientists.

Scientists with the right skills and attitude find limited but increasing opportunities to pursue high-risk, high-reward research.

By admitting responsibility for the conditions that caused Sheri Sangji’s death, the University of California takes a step toward better lab safety.

Winners of NIH's Director’s Early Independence Awards share the trials and successes of starting their own labs immediately after graduating.

Short stays don't look good to future employers—so why are they so common?

The implications of being in a mixed-career couple became apparent to biologist Aurélie Ambrosi as lifestyle differences appeared.