by Gary McDowell | Sep 13, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Events & Networking, FOR meetings, Grassroots movements, Ideas for change, Policy
*REGISTRATION for the Ethical and Inspiring Mentorship in STEM Meeting will CLOSE AT NOON ET SEPTEMBER 15TH* Register here – remember, registration refunds will be available at the registration desk, breakfast and lunch will be included. UMD College Park...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 12, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Events & Networking, Grad school curriculum, Ideas for change, International scientists, News, NIH, Policy, Postdoc benefits, Postdoc population size, Surveys & Forums
For more information, see our Action of the Month Two studies, currently underway at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, are soliciting public input as part of their process, and they need to hear from you. You can join in in...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 11, 2017 | Events & Networking, Ideas for change, Personal perspectives, Surveys & Forums
This is a guest post by Future of Research board member, Adriana Bankston. In an effort to stand up for science and think about the changes we want to see in science, Future of Research (FoR) and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) co-hosted two...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 8, 2017 | Data, Grassroots movements, Ideas for change, Personal perspectives, Policy, Postdoc benefits, Resources
This is a guest post by Future of Research board member, Adriana Bankston. Although postdocs are highly skilled, PhD-level scientists, they have been a historically underpaid segment of the biomedical workforce. While advocating for increased postdoctoral...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 7, 2017 | Diversity in science, Events & Networking, FOR meetings, Ideas for change, Resources
Registration is only open for ONE MORE WEEK for the Ethical and Inspiring Mentorship in STEM (FoR College Park) meeting to be held September 21st, 2017 at University of Maryland, as part of National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week #NPAW2017. You can find out more info...