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Coming soon to Beantown
If you’re in the Boston area, check out these upcoming events. Monday, April 15, is the dreaded tax day. But on the bright side, it’s also the date for the next SciO Beantown gathering. The first was a casual & … Continue reading
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When the odds beat you
You know the odds. You see and hear the statistics – over and over and over again. You cannot help but know there’s a very good chance that your vision of the future will fall apart, that you will fail. … Continue reading
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Jen, John, and the science ladder
A CV and cover letter are sitting on your desk – or rather desktop. They’re from a recent college grad who wants to get some more research experience before applying to grad school. This wasn’t a standout student, but you … Continue reading
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A harebrained scheme for science careers training
Last night, I left you with a brief rambling about the point of Ph.D. training in science (tl;dr – to be a scientist; not a PI or a researcher, but simply a scientist) and a flurry of questions on expanding … Continue reading
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What’s the point (of the Ph.D.)?
A fancy degree. A hefty book. If you’re lucky, a few journal articles under your name. And the title of “Doctor”. These are probably the most tangible deliverables of a Ph.D. in the sciences. We talk about how Ph.D. programs … Continue reading
Posted in biomedical workforce, graduate school
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Ever on & on 