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086. Five Resolutions for Happier, Healthier Scientists (R)

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Turning over the last page of the calendar seems to naturally invite some reflection on the previous 365 days. When you look back at 2021, what went...

167. Mailbag – Am I Ready For Grad School?

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This week, we dive head-first into the mailbag to answer listener questions about grad school readiness, teaching experience, and more! Just Finished!...

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It’s inevitable.  At some point in your research career, you’re going to get that sinking feeling. Your experiments will all fail, your PI will...

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