Advice

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?

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.”

A conversation about resources for STEM postdocs

What resources are available to postdoctoral fellows? What barriers and supports exist for the postdoc community? Four organizations share what they have to offer.

A guide to success in grad school and beyond

This book is designed to empower grad students and postdocs in STEM with practical tools, tips and skill development strategies to plan and create their dream career pathway.

Barriers to public outreach — and why scientists need to overcome them

When the author began to research why some scientists were hesitant to do this work, four main themes emerged.

Remote work — how to make it work

Many science-related jobs can be done remotely, so here’s advice on managing your time, space and more if you do some or all of your work from home.

How do you help a biochemist find a career path?

Industry, academia and the ASBMB join forces to introduce students job options in the sciences with a panel, networking and cheese.

Making the most of meetings with your mentor

Everyone has a slightly different relationship with their mentor, including how often they meet. Careers columnist Courtney Chandler dives into how to make meetings with your grad school adviser useful and productive.

Upcoming ASBMB events for future industry scientists — and others

ASBMB offers webinars aimed at a variety of member groups, including scientists who have taken time off for caregiving or members who want to start their own labs. These three will be useful to postdocs and graduate students.