Erik Snapp just released version 3.4 of his eBook, How to Get a Faculty Position. This edition has substantial expansions on the chalk talks and Zoom interviews sections, along with new thoughts on research statements. Snapp, who is always looking for ways to improve his eBook, ...
Public speaking is not just one of the most common phobias–it’s a key part of being a scientist and an incredibly useful transferable skill. Being able to stand up in front of an audience and convey your ideas clearly and strategically is powerful in almost any career. It allows ...
You’ve acquired your long-awaited data – and it looks great! There are some exciting trends in your experimental groups, but how do you determine if they deserve that oh-so coveted asterisk of significance? You’ve already done the heavy lifting, so don’t let the statistical ...
When Karl Barry Sharpless was awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, he joined an elite club, becoming just the fifth repeat Nobel Prize winner in history. Interestingly, he also adds to the disproportionately large number of honorees to have trained under a previous ...
Every student about to graduate shares the same nightmare: the question “So, what comes next?” For those finishing up an undergraduate education or ending a Master’s program, the answer might be to continue in academia and pursue a PhD. However, if you’re anything like me, the ...
I didn’t truly address the question of what I wanted to do when I grew up until I was all but finished my undergraduate degree (and I hope I’m not alone in this sentiment). Entering the final semester of a neuroscience major, I was struck with the realisation that I didn’t want ...
As a student at Northeastern University, you are expected to spend at least one semester (the majority spend two to three) working in your chosen field. This cooperative education experience (co-op) is what has brought me, a second year bioengineering student, to Addgene. I am ...
A 2017 survey found that many researchers feel they lack formal training in a variety of transferable skills. At Addgene, we've set out to fill this gap by highlighting that researchers learn many transferable skills while working in the lab and by offering advice on areas where ...
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