Switch to a New Research Project
Blog, CareersWhen you're committed to a research project but are considering switching to a new one, you might wonder if it's a common practice. Is it normal to change projects? What experiences do others who have made such a switch share? What steps should you take in this scenario? The accompanying infographic…
International Conferences: Faster Visa Processing Times May Be on the Way
Blog, CareersVisa wait time has been an ongoing challenge for those international visitors wishing to attend U.S-based events. Currently, first-time visa applicants can face a delay of over one year, and even up to two, due to staffing shortages and a growing backlog following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to…
Bridging Science and Art: The Journey to Becoming a Scientific Illustrator
Blog, CareersScientific illustration plays a crucial role in plant sciences as it highlights the intricate details of plant structures and their biological processes. While photographs and microscopy images are great at capturing moments, scientific illustrations act as bridges between researchers and the general…
Literature Tools for Researchers
Blog, Careers, EducationSearch engines, databases, and literature searches, oh my!
Finding and managing references is a complex task. Luckily there are a number of digital tools that can help this task. In this infographic, ASPB Plantae Fellow Ángel Vergara Cruces presents a series of articles to find, access, organize…
Building Up the Next Generation of Scientists
Blog, Careers, CommunityPablo Picasso once said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Building upon this notion, Anna Kuchment mentioned that “all children have an inner scientist, and we need to get them in touch with their inner scientist” (Kuchment, 2013). With this…
How to Write a Resume, Cover Letter & CV
Blog, Careers, EducationA carefully crafted CV, resume, and cover letter are essential for successfully presenting yourself in today's cutthroat job market. By showcasing your abilities, accomplishments, and credentials, these documents act as your introduction to prospective employers. This article will guide you in creating…
Understanding the Scientific Publishing Industry
Blog, CareersIn over 350 years, scientific publishing has evolved and shaped the academic community to such lengths that “Publish or Perish” is almost the "anthem" of science. But how did it all start?
The beginning of scientific publishing
Before 1655, scholars would communicate their findings via…
Benefits Of Collaborative Research
Blog, CareersCollaborative research is any research undertaken between two or more institutions on an equal footing and taken solely for the purpose of scientific research and human welfare. In the era of globalization and complex problems, it has emerged as a powerful enhancer for scientific progress and innovation…
12 Time Management Strategies for Researchers
Blog, CareersBeing able to manage our time effectively is a key concern for many of us (Cyril, 2015). This is not surprising given that 28% of our working day can be wasted by interruptions and distractions (Chase et al., 2013).
Reducing these interruptions and being as efficient as possible in the time remaining…