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Combating Cynicism in Graduate School

Almost every department has that person who has elevated cynicism to an art.  You know the one. That person who is always unhappy with and verbally tearing down her project, his program, her advisor,...

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A Teetotaler’s Guide to Networking in Grad School

For students,  graduate school presents many opportunities for professional networking and socialization. These events are usually held over beers at a conference or that one bar across the street from...

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The Importance of Asking for Help

One of the most important things that I’ve learned in graduate school is how to ask for help when I need it. Knowing when and how to ask for help can make navigating this unknown terrain much easier...

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Shutting Down Sexism in STEM

It seems like it is now impossible to go a week without hearing about sexism in STEM in the news. Last year provided too many examples, whether it was Nobel laureate Tim Hunt attempting to humorously...

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Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

Once relatively unknown, Zika virus is in the middle of an explosive epidemic in Brasil and other South American countries. While common symptoms are mild, pregnant women should be wary as contracting...

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5 Tested Tips to Battle Burnout with Better Self-Care

Every grad student knows that getting an advanced degree can be extremely challenging and that, unfortunately, taking care of yourself often falls off the list of priorities. The long hours in the lab,...

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When It Comes to Dissertations, Done Is Best

As an ABD student bent on finishing up this summer my personal mantra has become “The best dissertation is a done dissertation.” While this may rankle some graduate students, I think this is some of...

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Blogging to Establish Your Digital Identity

With so many people pursuing PhDs today it can be hard to differentiate yourself from other students in your discipline. If you want to stand out professionally and improve your writing skills, try...

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Ace Your Next Phone Interview

Ah, the phone interview! This is often the first step in the interview process for graduate students looking for careers inside academia or  alternative academic (alt-ac) careers. Getting your foot in...

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Wrap up your dissertation with a writing plan

Anyone pursuing a graduate degree has experienced the feeling that a project will go on forever. Thankfully, pursuing a graduate degree does have an end date but to get there you have to write...

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