Scicomm expert Dr Renaud Pourpre is a ‘science storyteller’ who is passionate about sharing STEM research in innovative ways. In this article, he shares his journey into creative scicomm and offers advice for those hoping to follow in his footsteps.
We’re celebrating the life and work of Jeff Watkins (1929-2023), an inspiring chemist who contributed enormously to neuroscience research, and whose entrepreneurial career led to the evolution of Hello Bio. Find out more about this incredible scientist and his legacy, from those who knew and worked with him…
Despite the rise in wider acceptance and discussion of LGBTQIA+ rights, many scientists within the gay community remain isolated and often closeted in the workplace. Guest author Ray Das of the University of Sussex discusses how and why we should be increasing the visibility of LGBTQIA+ researchers in STEM…
For women in STEM, inequality remains a problem and brings with it numerous challenges for those seeking to pursue successful and rewarding life science careers. In this guest blog, Gagandeep Kaur of Howard University, USA, considers some of the challenges and shares ways to overcome them.
Developing a strong & determined mindset is crucial for combatting the challenges you will undoubtedly face on the path to your life science PhD. Guest blogger Dr Abiola Isawumi shares his advice & tips on maintaining a positive mindset for PhD success…
An effective mentor-mentee relationship takes time, commitment, and mutual respect. It can pull down barriers for underrepresented minorities, and can be the make or break of a scientist’s career trajectory. In this guest blog, experienced mentor Dr Enitome Bafor shares her thoughts on creating and cultivating a strong and successful relationship with your mentor.
The path to PhD success is rarely a smooth one, with most students facing unexpected setbacks at some point along the way. Guest blogger Samuel Dada gives an honest account of his PhD highs and lows, and shares the importance of maintaining a positive mindset for academic success…
Social media is a great way for scientists to connect, and Twitter remains one the most popular communication platforms amongst researchers. In this guest blog, science communicator & podcaster Elodie Chabrol shares 10 top tips to help you build your follower count and tweet like a pro!
Guidance from a good mentor is vital for any life scientist, whether you are starting out in grad school or taking your next steps as a promising postdoc. In this guest blog, Ksenia Kastanenka of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School shares insightful thoughts on the importance of mentoring at postdoc level.
Stats show that the number of PhDs awarded each year vastly outweighs the number of tenure track jobs available, so with so few academic positions up for grabs, why do we still think of leaving academia as a failure? Dr Joanne Kamens of The Impact Seat considers the huge variety of career options available to scientists outside of academia, and the skills you need to secure them.
