The short answer is yes! At the surface, it seems like joining professional societies and attending research conferences is reserved for faculty and published researchers. However, professional societies have a lot to offer to undergraduate students and graduate students! Professional societies offer a number of benefits to student all at a wayyyy cheaper price tag! Here are some reasons STEM students should join professional societies! On-campus chapters Discounts on office supplies, insurance, travel Webinars and continuing education Conferences Networking opportunities…
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Signs of a Toxic Research Advisor and Research Group in STEM
Read moreAs a graduate student in a STEM discipline, you’ll be conducting your research work under the guidance of a research adviser and within a research group with other grad students and undergrads. Since you’ll be spending your time being mentored and surrounded by these individuals, you’re going to want to be associated with people who are going to help you and your career path. However, given the current state of academia, the STEM research work for graduate students can be…