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Dear Boss: I Want to Graduate. Let’s Talk.
February 1, 2012
Dear Dora, What’s the best way to get the conversation going about graduation dates with your PI? - Henry, grad student . . Dear Henry, Thank you for asking this very relevant question. Many students are under the impression that they need to have reached certain milestones before they can have the “talk” (i.e. when …
Read Full ArticleKeep Your Sanity With a Smile
January 31, 2012
Sometimes it feels like the Science Gods are looking down at us and laughing… not with us, at us. It’s time’s like these when it seems like the easiest thing to do is just join ‘em. Here are a few articles that will hopefully lessen the pain… . You’re Not Alone New Year’s Lab-olutions – …
Read Full ArticleBenchLife: Managing Your Life in the Lab
January 31, 2012
Getting Started in Lab The Path to Happiness in Research – there are no flying monkeys, but this yellow brick road will lead you straight to happiness Repetitive Strain Injury: The Hidden Lab Hazard - learn to recognize the early symptoms before ever picking up a pipette How to Choose a Good Scientific Problem – …
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