Writing a successful grant application is an art. Although the science is primarily being evaluated, presentation and respect for the requirements of the funding agency are key aspects that can make or break an application. In this article, Jack Kraicer, former Director of Research Grants at HFSP provides guidelines on preparing grant applications from the moment of conception to submitting the final proposal.
The Feed, Nourish, Thrive campaign website and portal help young people currently making decisions about their future explore various interesting and fulfilling careers in food and agriculture. By engaging with the site, and delving into its interactive resources, young people will learn that careers in food and agriculture can help to sustainably feed the 9 billion people that will be on the Earth by 2050. They’ll also learn that food and agriculture jobs make great careers, and pay well!
New York Times By CHARLES DUHIGG FEB. 25, 2016
Fascinating story of how Google approached the question of why some teams work better than others – by analyzing lots of data, they found evidence for whan many of us know intuitively, “What Project Aristotle has taught people within Google is that no one wants to put on a ‘‘work face’’ when they get to the office. No one wants to leave part of their personality and inner life at home. But to be fully present at work, to feel ‘‘psychologically safe,’’ we must know that we can be free enough, sometimes, to share the things that scare us without fear of recriminations. We must be able to talk about what is messy or sad, to have hard conversations with colleagues who are driving us crazy. We can’t be focused just on efficiency. ”
The full article is quite interesting, and useful to read for everyone who works in or manages groups.
The Career Learning Center at ASCB encourages an integrative career and professional development process that enhances your skill set.
View Video and PDF resources to help you manage your career.
Excellent article that explores the many different ways we all need mentoring – from sponsorship to emotional support. This article, derived form Earth Science Women’s Network, explains the many kinds of mentor you need, their roles, and provides a worksheet so you can make sure you’ve got them all.
Good article that explains why you need a mentor network and how to build one.
“Stop looking for a guru.
Sure, it’d be nice to have your own personal (Dr.) Yoda instructing you in the ways of the academic force. But the idea that one person can meet all your mentoring needs and guide you throughout your career is a fantasy.
So stop searching for that one special someone. Focus instead on building a broad and deep network of people who can assist you.”
Data and surveys of career outcomes and attitudes of PhDs from various countries around the world, with lots of links to help you think about your career trajectory.
Smarty Plants, a plant seller based in Australia, offers clear and kid-friendly plant explorations for primary-aged learners. These plans are adaptable, no matter the source of your plants. The well-organized ‘Classroom’ tab of their site lists curriculum and kid-friendly lesson plans and experiment protocols for exploring seed germination, plant growth, water usage, soil bourne diseases, health and nutrition. Math and language activities featuring plants are offered as well. All can be used in formal settings or at home.
When you are long gone, your scientific legacy is, in large part, the literature you left behind and the impact it represents. I hope these ten simple rules can help you leave behind something future generations of scientists will admire.