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17
Jul

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
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15
Jul

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
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11
Jul

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
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09
Jul

The Education-Industrial Complex

If I wanted to stop being a scientist and become wealthy, there’s one obvious path in front of me:
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08
Jul

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
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03
Jul

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
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29
Jun

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
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27
Jun

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
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23
Jun

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
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20
Jun

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
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