Graduate education
Benefits of attending a large scientific conference
Researchers have a lot of choices when it comes to conferences and symposia. A large conference like the ASBMB Annual Meeting offers myriad opportunities, such as poster sessions, top research talks, social events, workshops, vendor booths and more.
When Batman meets Poison Ivy
Jessica Desamero had learned to love science communication by the time she was challenged to explain the role of DNA secondary structure in halting cancer cell growth to an 8th-grade level audience.
New year, new goals: Advice for grad students
Fourth-year Ph.D. candidate Matt Selby talks to careers columnist Courtney Chandler about his personal goal of publishing a first-author journal article and the importance of time management.
Turning the ‘art' of scicomm into a full-time job
Two bench scientists took the eight-week ASBMB Art of Science Communication course and parlayed the skills they learned into a new career.
A decade of teaching the Art of Science Communication
Why now, more than ever, scientists must be able to explain what they do to non-scientists.
Can we make grad school more welcoming for all?
The students and faculty at most of the institutions training the next generation of STEM professionals do not reflect the country’s diversifying demographics, leaving a gap in experience and cultural understanding.
Facing the challenges of an M.D./Ph.D.
Grad school and med school are very different in their structures and priorities. So what’s the best strategy for doing both at the same time?
Who decides when a grad student graduates?
Ph.D. programs often don’t have a set timeline. Students continue with their research until their thesis is done, which is where variability comes into play.
Balancing research and classes in graduate school
Our careers columnist talks to a doctoral candidate about managing lab and study time by carefully scheduling classes, getting to the lab early and “timeboxing.”