As I’ve done more research on sexism in the workplace, I learned that language and behavior have some of the largest influence how others perceive your abilities, confidence, and authority. In STEM, these personalities qualities are what people look to in jobs and leadership positions. Unfortunately, most of the things in these slides are socialized behaviors that women learn throughout childhood and young adulthood. Such as:😳 Being apologetic😳 Holding back sharing accomplishments😳 Being taught to be “likable and accommodating” It’s…
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What to do if Your Research Advisor Leaves the University
Read moreWhen my research advisor decided to leave the university I was attended, it was one of the most challenging things I experienced in grad school. Because my experience was borderline traumatic, I’m writing this to share with other students how they can handle any situation regarding an advisors departure. I would never want another graduate student to go through what I went through. To provide context, I was a 3rd year PhD student and my advisor chose to leave the…
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How Not to Be Reviewer Two: A Grad Students Guide to Being an Awesome Peer Reviewer
Read moreLearn how to be the best peer-reviewer and provide constructive feedback on journal articles.
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Does h-index really matter?
Read moreWhat is h-index and does it really matter in today’s world? This post dives into your questions
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How to Create an Online STEM Research Presence
Read moreWhy is it Important to have an Online Research Presence? Whether you’re a rising researcher or an established academic in your field, having an online research presence is extremely important for the visibility of your work. In an internet age, other researchers are going to Google and databases to find research that interests them. If you want you and your research group to gain credibility and recognition for your work, people need to see more than your name as an…