Advice

How to get the accommodations you need in grad school

Nathalie Weissman, an access specialist within the office of student life disability services at Ohio State University, answers some key questions.

Summertime can be germy

A microbiologist explains how to avoid getting sick at the barbecue, in the pool or on the trail.

A primer to starting grad school

No matter what program you've chosen, the first few weeks can be challenging. Here are a few tips for smoother sailing in your first month.

The importance of lab rotations

Choosing the right lab can affect your happiness and success throughout your studies in grad school. So, how do you make this decision?

2024 new-grad gift guide — the industry edition

A newly employed scientists might not have a lot of desk space for trinkets, so here are some non-physical suggestions.

So, you went to a conference. Now what?

Once you return to normal lab life, how can you make use of everything you learned?

How to plan a conference symposium

Are you eager to organize a session at a scientific event? Our careers columnist offers some pointers courtesy of Gina DeNicola, who is co-leading a symposium at Discover BMB this weekend.

Getting the most from conferences as an introvert

There are several ways to make good use of conferences even if milling around and chatting to random strangers isn’t your cup of tea.

Tips for a successful talk

Here's some advice to take your presentation up a notch.