Learn how to use citation management software. Do so when you are writing a class paper or as you are writing your dissertation proposal. These are programs such as EndNote, RefMan, Zotero, and others that are specialized databases that serve… Read More

You may not have noticed (ha!), but graduate school places a lot of competing demands on your time. The bad news is that the more you progress, and the better you do, the more you will be asked to do…. Read More

OK, kids, we really are living in the age of information, and this is an absolutely fabulous thing for science! Virtually at your fingertips are datasets, publications, informed opinion-pieces, reams of information collected by smart devices, videos of experts sharing… Read More

You might have visions of being that scientist that goes down in the history books – the one with the spectacular insight that changes the world. Don’t let go of that drive. It will give you the courage to go… Read More

I love the word “ease”. Let’s call it “easy without the judgement”. Let this word conjure up going with the flow, leaning into the support of the universe, and an inner state of calm that allows for productivity and excellence… Read More

Whoa is it important to know how and when to say “yes” versus saying “no” to a scientific opportunity. Saying “no” is not only OK, but is a requirement of being a successful academic. (The better you do, the more… Read More

Traditional scientific writing uses passive voice. Passive voice persists because it sounds objective and scientific, and because change can be threatening. “The cells were treated with . . . .”; “The subjects were followed until December 31 . . …. Read More

Decisions can be fraught. There is a pressure to pick the best research project – the option that is most inspiring, with the most potential – the one that perfectly fits your burning interest. I encourage you, in making this… Read More

As soon as you are a doctoral student, it is time to develop your CV or curriculum vitae. A CV is basically a long ugly resume that is specific to academic accomplishments. Do work on your CV now, because it… Read More

OK, kids, you may have noticed that academics are a select group. Like you, they are more likely than others to be smart and interested in ideas. You all may be working toward similar goals. These commonalities can support you…. Read More