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Dr. Ben Britton leads the Experimental Micromechanics Group of postdoctoral researchers, PhD and masters students, and academic visitors at Imperial College London. Dr…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- September 20, 2019
- 638 views
Predatory behavior is growing rapidly in the publishing industry: it is no longer just the predatory journals and publishers; even predatory conferences are on the rise…
- Kakoli Majumder
- August 2, 2018
- 5.8k views
An inspiring post in which an early-career researcher narrates her personal story and takes us through the ups and downs of her on-going journey as a PhD student. She…
- Elodie Ekoka
- June 26, 2018
- 6.1k views
In this post, guest author Fouzia Nawaz talks about the concept of academic resilience and what it means in the academic research and publishing world. She also shares…
- Fouzia Nawaz
- June 25, 2018
- 4.5k views
For many, postdoctoral life coincides with taking on new personal responsibilities that may include starting a family, buying a house, or paying off student loans. A…
- Dr. Shivanee Shah
- February 22, 2018
- 11.5k views
The postdoctoral period is the springboard for an early career researcher before plunging into the independent scientific career. Therefore, finding the right mentor is…
- Dr. Dhriti Bhattacharyya
- January 11, 2018
- 5.4k views
In addition to predatory journals and publishers, researchers now need to be wary of predatory conferences as well. But how does one know if a conference is legitimate…
- Mohamad Mostafa
- October 25, 2017
- 25.6k views
Live tweeting not only helps raise awareness but also increases engagement and draws attention. Arming yourself with the right tools, preparing your tweets in advance,…
- Elena Milani
- October 12, 2017
- 6.7k views
"How can I interact with highly experienced scientists as a mere student?" This is a question many students and early career researchers face when they attend…
- Meenakshi Prabhune
- January 12, 2017
- 14k views
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Presenting at an academic conference is an opportunity that most young researchers look forward to. However, addressing a large audience can make you feel nervous, at…
- Kakoli Majumder
- October 12, 2016
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