Tag Archives: AAAS

So, you want to be an Educator when you grow up…

If you’re in graduate school or beyond, you have a wealth of experience to draw upon when it comes to assessing quality of educators.  Some were engaging, inspiring, and really understood how to teach, others were boring, incomprehensible or simply … Continue reading

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Devils of Details: Getting Scientists to Understand How Policy Making Works

Yesterday I attended a panel discussion at Cambridge run by a group called the Centre for Science and Policy. It is part of a series of events designed to engage and unite those at the University who have an interest … Continue reading

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Old Debate, More Participants: What do 80% of PhD holders do for a career?

I received a pamphlet the other day entitled: Careers Support for Life Science Post Docs (thanks to Anne and Lynn for letting me post this!) This got me thinking and building on the momentum from Beth’s Why do PhDs leave … Continue reading

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