Broader impacts ≠ reaching underrepresented groups
When the National Science Foundation introduced the required “Broader Impacts” criterion, it took more than a little bit of explaining
Applying for a faculty position at a teaching institution: the research statement
Pretty much every faculty job application requires a Research Statement. It could be called something slightly different (research plan, statement
On specialization: don’t research your way into obscurity
A current conversation about model systems and the benefits of being a scientific specialist or generalist has been interesting, and
The Education-Industrial Complex
If I wanted to stop being a scientist and become wealthy, there’s one obvious path in front of me:
The cover letter for a faculty position at a teaching institution
What is the role of a cover letter in the application for a faculty job?
The primary function of the
Holding my own with the big boys and girls
Coming from a teaching institution, I consistently push against the stereotype that I can’t be as good as someone
Applying for faculty positions at teaching institutions: interpreting research culture and opportunities during an interview
This is a follow-up to an earlier post on how to look at a teaching institution to find out if
Stop using “silverback” to describe scientists. It’s sexist.
Some people have taken to referring to influential senior scientists as “silverbacks.”
This practice should stop.
I’m writing this
Applying for positions at teaching institutions: identifying opportunities for serious research
Are you looking for a job at a teaching institution but and want to pursue an aggressive research agenda? Are
Efficient teaching: how to use the course management system
A wise friend of mine once advised me: the most valuable resource is our own time.
Consequently, I have emphasized