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November 2023
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Running a lab like a startup company: Q&A with Dorothy Tse

by  /  9 November 2023

Adopting an entrepreneurial mindset pushed Tse to define her research priorities as she launched her lab.

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October 2023
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How to stay afloat in the flood of scientific literature

by  /  11 October 2023

A combination of automation and social curation can help keep early-career researchers from drowning in the sea of scientific publications.

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September 2023
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How to make the most of your postdoc experience

by  /  14 September 2023

Scientists at different career stages offer advice for new postdoctoral researchers — that and more in this month’s issue of Spectrum launch.

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August 2023
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Unwritten rules of tenure

by  /  9 August 2023

Academics are not always aware of the standards — both explicit and implicit — that are used to assess them for promotion. We explore these expectations and more in this month’s issue of the Spectrum Launch newsletter.

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July 2023
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Spectrum Launch: Transitioning to industry with Hien Zhao

by  /  6 July 2023

Zhao says her graduate and postdoctoral training prepared her to transition to her job at the biotech company Ionis Pharmaceuticals, where she works to find treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.

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June 2023
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Spectrum Launch: Four tips for advancing your career via social media

by  /  7 June 2023

Researchers also share insight into navigating the academic job market and “everything you wanted to know about running a lab but were afraid to ask.”

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May 2023
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Spectrum Launch: Demystifying academia with Laurel Gabard-Durnam

by  /  4 May 2023

The Northeastern University psychology professor’s website offers a wealth of resources about how to navigate an academic career.

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April 2023
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Spectrum Launch: The hidden costs of conference travel

by  /  6 April 2023

Most early-career researchers have to foot the bill for academic conferences and get reimbursed once they return. But not everyone can afford to wait for that payment.

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March 2023
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Spectrum Launch: How early-career researchers can use ChatGPT to boost productivity

by  /  9 March 2023

The new tool may pose challenges for the scientific community, but used wisely, it can help researchers save time and resources.

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February 2023
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Spectrum Launch: What the earliest early-career researchers contribute to the autism field

by  /  6 February 2023

High school interns don’t just gain new skills — they also form a pipeline of future scientists.

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