Talking inclusion and diversity
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"Poet and activist Audre Lorde said, “In our work and in our living, we must recognize that difference is a reason for celebration and growth.” She also said, “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences.”"
"Although scientists…
Ten easy ways you can support diversity in academia in 2016
Careers, Skills and Advice, Workplace DiversityAn excellent list of suggestions that anyone can follow to support diversity.
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Guidlines for writing a diversity statement for a job application
Careers, Finding Your Next Position, PostdocsMany jobs, especially those that involve teaching, ask the applications express a statement that reflects their commitment to diversity.
For example,
"What contributions are you most proud of that exemplify your awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusionary environment? What have you…
Workload survival guide for academics
Careers, Skills and Advice, Work-Life BalanceFirst-person accounts by several UK academics on how they try to manage the ever-increasing demands of the academic workload. You'll share their pain and maybe learn a few tricks.
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Seven posts to help you find the right work-life balance with children (Nature Jobs)
Careers, Skills and Advice, Work-Life BalanceJust in time for Mother's Day (UK): Nature Jobs has collected a set of posts with advice on how to achieve work-life balance with children.
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Science-ing as a pregnant postdoc - blog post by Sarah Supp
Careers, Skills and Advice, Work-Life BalanceMany early career scientists wonder about the possibility of balancing children and their careers. This juggling act starts even before the child is born. One postdoc shares the story of how her pregnancy has affected her work and choices in the weeks leading up to birth. It's a useful first-person account…
Clickable Spreadsheet for Life Science Education Resources to Help Professionals, Educators & Students
Careers, Grant Writing, Skills and AdvicePSALSE resource inventory 2015
The Professional Societies Alliance for Life Science Education (PSALSE) offers an inventory that distills how PSALSE affiliates organize their program categories and activities. The spreadsheet provides specific links (URLS or emails, where available) for more information…
Ten Simple Rules for Getting Grants
Careers, Grant Writing, Skills and AdviceAt the present time, US funding is frequently below 10% for a given grant program. Today, more than ever, we need all the help we can get in writing successful grant proposals. We hope you find these rules useful in reaching your research career goals.
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Beginnings – How to write your first grant proposal
Careers, Grant Writing, Skills and AdvicePreparation of a successful grant proposal generally requires the ability to communicate effectively with two entirely different audiences. You want to come across as knowledgeable to the reviewers who are experts in your area, but you also need to be understandable to those members of the review committee…