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| Order of meritThere's a better way to determine authorship order. [Jul 27, 2007] |
| Ways for PhD students to shorten their time to degreeHaving trouble finishing graduate school? You're not alone. Many students, especially in the United States, drag out their postgraduate education for up to ten years. Arguably, these extended stays waste not only the time and energy of students, but also the resources of universities and funding bodies.
[Jul 27, 2007] |
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| Ethical issues in academiaNaturejobs careers expert Deb Koen advises a grad student who has witnessed a supervisor's negligence and misconduct. [Jun 16, 2007] |
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| System-ready scientists
Government and industry must do their bit to ensure that universities provide the workforce they want.
[May 31, 2007] |
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| Pre-and-post baby career decisions
Naturejobs careers expert Deb Koen advises two women who are attempting to reconcile their science careers with maternity and family life. [Apr 12, 2007] |
| Prospects
Being a pioneer has its own set of rewards and challenges.
[Mar 29, 2007] |
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| ProspectsTranslating global science extends beyond language. [Feb 28, 2007] |
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| Bias cutWomen, it seems, often get a raw deal in science — so how can discrimination be tackled?
[Feb 5, 2007] |
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| Lost in translationEnglish is the language of science. So to what extent are researchers who are non-native English speakers at a disadvantage? Bonnie Lee La Madeleine talks to scientists hailing from Japan to Germany. [Jan 26, 2007] |
| ProspectsA better deal for postdocs and their mentors? [Jan 26, 2007] |
| Demand for PhDs is uncertain in a changing marketAre Western universities currently producing too many PhDs or too few? The answer depends largely on whether you are recruiting for a job or looking for one. For recent graduates who are struggling to beat hundreds of other applicants to claim a full-time post, the answer is fairly obvious. But for those in industry who are trawling this sea of talent, the issue is less clear cut. [Jan 4, 2007] |
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