Science Career Magazine

Issue for February 16, 2001

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Scientific Careers in Biotech Start-ups, Part I

By  Doug Treen  - This article, the first in a two-part series, examines the work environment of small start-up biotech firms and the potential problems that scientists used to relative research flexibility in larger companies or in academia may encounter. Next week, in the second installment, we'll discuss the

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Developing the Skills You Need to Succeed: Tales From Association Postdocs, Part 1

By  Emily Klotz  - In our section, Evolution of Postdoc Organizations , we have focused on postdoc programs, offices, and associations--and in particular, on their beginnings and their futures. But the very nature of the postdoctoral experience is that each postdoc moves

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Financial Planning for Scientists, Part 5: Stocks and Stock Markets

By  Charles Boulakia  - This article is part 5 in a series of articles meant to help scientists take control of their finances. I n the last few months, we've discussed why it is important for scientists to think about

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Site Review: Just for Postgrads and EPSRC Student Zone

By  Kirstie Urquhart  - T wo new Research Council-backed Web sites--Just for Postgrads and the Student Zone--are now online and ready to help postgraduate students. Just for Postgrads (JFP) is part of the Research Council's Graduate Schools Programme Web site, so it's not

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Single Parents to Do Graduate Studies Abroad

By  Jana Wolf  - S tudying abroad requires a lot of organizing and sound financial preparation. This is particularly true for single parents, since they have to account for the additional costs of child care. Germany is now looking for new ways to finance postdoc and graduate studies for