In Person: Series Index
November 16, 2007
Got something to say about starting or moving through a career in science? Here's your chance to let friends and colleagues know what's on your mind. Science Careers now offers a series of personal essays called "In Person," about education and career development -- in the broadest sense -- in the sciences and engineering.
Your essay can relate personal experiences that gave you special insights. Or, you can tell about a special person who had an impact on your career, or discuss a policy issue related to career planning, or come up with another topic related to scientific or engineering careers. Invitations from junior and senior scientists, policy makers and decision makers, are welcome.
- Family-Friendly Science Careers
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18 May 2012
Tracy Ainsworth
We need to let young women know that it is possible to have a science career and a family.
- Consulting for Career Enhancement
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27 April 2012
Maximiliaan Schillebeeckx
Keryn Gold
Paul Lu
A group of grad students and postdocs has created a successful non-profit consulting group to improve their private-sector employment prospects.
- Career GPS
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16 March 2012
Evgenya L. Shkolnik
Alexandra Surcel
Anat Shahar
Hannah Jang-Condell
Our self-organized peer-mentoring groups changed our lives for the better.
- At Summer Davos
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04 November 2011
Madhur Anand
At a world summit, a young scientist recognizes the importance of engaging real-world problems and the wider community.
- A Career in Biotech Patent Law
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14 October 2011
William J. Simmons
A patent attorney and former immunologist examines his career transition and offers advice to scientists interested in a career in patent law.
- On Shaky Ground
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30 September 2011
Yassar Alamri
In the aftermath of an earthquake, a scientist ruminates on the uncertainties of working in science.
- A Sabbatical in Namibia
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26 August 2011
Lisa A. Levin, David M. Checkley
Following on our series on doing science in Namibia, two scientists describe their sabbatical experiences there.
- How Not to Succeed In Academia
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04 February 2011
Kathy Weston
A once-promising academic scientist tells how she ended up jumping out a window of the ivory tower before she was pushed.
- Finding a Path from Oceanography to a Science Communication Career
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15 October 2010
Roz Pidcock
Partway through her Ph.D., Roz Pidcock realized she wanted to talk and write about science, not do it herself.
- How Our Adventures Led to Careers in Science.
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03 September 2010
Kolby Jardine, Angela Jardine
Science and outdoor activities form a positive feedback loop for scientists Kolby and Angela Jardine.
- Studying the Implications of New Medical Technologies
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14 May 2010
Wendell Fortson
People with scientific training are needed to explore ethical and legal issues of science in the clinic.
- A Dream Lab in Romania
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11 December 2009
Tudor Luchian
For Romania, 1989 was a momentous year, but it wasn't until the mid-2000s that Tudor Luchian found the resources he needed to establish a cutting-edge lab there.
- A Simpler Life
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23 October 2009
Virginia Long
A recently rejected physics professor rediscovers the pleasures of carrots and carpentry as she ponders her future.
- The Pursuit of Happiness
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14 August 2009
Huda Akil
The joy of playing with her granddaughter tickles the neurons of a noted neuroscientist and inspires her research.
- Breaking All the Rules
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29 May 2009
Ruth Ley
Ruth Ley and Lars Angenent found that two-scientist couples don't have to compromise on independent research careers--but the path isn't always easy.
- Eggheads and Cheeseheads
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2 January 2009
Daniel M. Albert
After 30 years split evenly between the Ivy League and the Big Ten, a researcher and administrator reflects on the differences in institutional culture.
- The Trick to a Rewarding Career
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7 November 2008
Marc Hermann
Throughout his professional journey, Marc Hermann has always done "Exactly What He Always Wanted to Do"
- Ich bin Postdoctorin in Berlin
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3 October 2008
Vasana Maneeratana
A "small-town Florida gal" finds that the biggest challenges in moving abroad aren't always scientific.
- A European Career Tour, From Research to Research Management
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19 September 2008
Antonella Di Trapani
A science officer at the European Science Foundation describes her journey through careers and countries.
- Peter Brown, Patent Attorney
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12 September 2008
Peter Brown
A New Zealand Young Scientist of the Year awardee tells why he decided to move from the bench to the bar.
- Research in France
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4 July 2008
Andreas Bikfalvi
Understanding the peculiarities of the French public research system is critical to the success of foreign scientists coming into the country.
- Frequent Flyer
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29 February 2008
Anne McNeil
Faculty interviews can come with tight scheduling, awkward questions, and jet lag.
- Finding Opportunities in a Dysfunctional Job Market
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15 February 2008
Brooke Allen
If you want to find hidden value in the market for employment, you have to cast a wide net.
- A Career Home Run
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11 January 2008
Keith Woolner
A former software developer's hobby in baseball statistics landed him a job with a major league baseball team.
- Hiring in a Dysfunctional Job Market
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16 November 2007
Brooke Allen
A technical professional from the finance industry describes some innovative ways to uncover hidden talent.
- The Ultralong-Distance Quest
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2 November 2007
Lothar Hennighausen
In the first of a new series of personal perspectives, the author tells what a classic bicycle race taught him about scientific careers.
10.1126/science.caredit.a0700166 |
