I look forward to seeing everyone in San Francisco in March!

This is my most viewed video and it all concerns #GraduateSchool interview questions. Good luck if you are interviewing this year and please share widely. This is going to be a very competitive year and if this helps give someone the edge I will be very happy! youtu.be/rd3wS4Vkp1Y

Please share as with the reduced number of #GradSchool spots available, this year is going to be particularly challenging. Congratulations you have been invited to participate in interviews for graduate school. Here is some advice for before, during and after the interview. youtu.be/VM6t-z6w84c

It is the time of year for those in high school and undergrad to apply for summer internship programs. Having run one for many years and read thousands of applications, here is my advice. Please share the video as they are fiercely competitive. #Internship #Applying #Intern youtu.be/GSPYv04xPSw

Just had a chat about an upcoming presentation in February. I will be tailoring my negotiation talk more than usual for this institution based on their feedback from last year. This is the real joy of being able to provide a service specifically for each population depending on their needs.

I am 2 episodes in to a certain documentary and had to go and watch this, then look up the words so I could follow along better. I think tomorrow might be a 2Pac kind of day as I prepare for Christmas! youtu.be/41qC3w3UUkU?...

This is great news! I hope undergraduate students are able to take full advantage of this program once they are, able to. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/uk-stu...

🚨 Application closes Dec 15 @awisnational.bsky.social The AWIS Bridge Grant program will offer microgrants to members who have lost federal research funding and who are: 🔵 assistant professors or nontenured faculty 🔵 tenured professors seeking to support their trainees awis.org/awis-bridge-...

This article by Dr. Ellen Dobson is recommended reading at whatever stage you are in your career. She has 3 key core reflection questions for you to revisit whenever you feel your career might be misaligned. #PhD #Postdoc #CareerPivot #CareerAdvice www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

Crumbs, the author of this article is incredibly brave and resilient. I know from talking with friends with disabilities that the ability to work with accommodations is littered with hoops you have to navigate. I hope that she is able to complete her PhD and continue to have a prosperous career.

The final video in the series on starting a business is available. In this video, we'll answer some key questions about the realities of having a business: What are the pluses and minuses of having your own business? Would you do it again? youtu.be/_ILBQYqKW3Q

I highly recommend the biography of Francis Crick by @matthewcobb.bsky.social if you want to know more about the man behind the myth, or are just interested in the history of molecular biology 🧪 I thought I knew a little about Crick, but it turns out I didn't www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...

Thankyou MacKenzie Scott for showing how million and billionaires should act. Hoarding your wealth versus helping others. 100 years ago people gave generously to hospitals, libraries, universities etc to help their fellow humans rather than saving every penny!

If you are a University of California postdoc or project scientist currently working on an H1-B visa and have been impacted in some way by the $100,000 visa fee, check your email. Our union is a plaintiff and is looking or affected members to include in the lawsuit against it.

Watching Lauren Celano talk about the state of jobs in industry. The state of industry is in flux which is due to issues with funding. Funders prefer to support 1 company with a large amount of capital versus 10 companies with less each. ##ABRCMS2025

"Be an AI gigolo." Unexpected advice from Justin Shaifer during his AI keynote at #ABRCMS2025

It is always nice to support friends and colleagues! Watching @biologistbill.bsky.social , Dr. Caleb McKinney and Robin Sugiura present on doing a postdoc or not on behalf of the National Postdoctoral Association. This is always an important talk given each year at #ABRCMS2025.

Just gave my "A Practical Guide To Negotiation" at #ABRCMS2025. I asked my participants to practice negotiating for a hypothetical role. They did amazingly well and asked great questions. I'm looking forward to continuing the conversation at the mentoring tables.

As I am away at a conference I am enjoying my guilty pleasure - the forensic files! Let's see how many partners have killed their other half this time....

I'm all packed and ready to head to the airport early in the morning! I have only been to San Antonio once so I am looking forward to going again, plus seeing an old friend is an added bonus. I guess that means I am ready for #ABRCMS2025 . I hope to see some familiar faces and make new friends!

With less than a week before #ABRCMS2025 it is time to tailor my "A Practical Guide to Negotiation" presentation. Each time it is specific for the location and audience population. I hope to see you there!

The fourth video in the series on starting a business has been released. We'll explore some key questions when considering to start a business: How do you set up the business legally? Do you need licenses or permits? Will you have a website and social media presence? youtu.be/Bb5yLPktqRE

A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death. Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written." Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating. 🧪🧬🧫

I wrote some reflections this afternoon about how the discovery of the double helix changed the course of science. Gift link: nyti.ms/4qPS3y6

It’s a story of ambition, rivalry and betrayal, including Franklin’s departure from King’s College London and the subsequent publication of the double helix model by Watson and Crick, which was built on insights from her work—yet for which she did not receive proper recognition.

Take a look at this Nature article. It digs deeply into who did what for the discovery of the structure of DNA.

Video 3 of the "Starting a Business" series is available. Do you need to write a business plan? Do you have the funds to begin the business, if not how will you get started? How will you support yourself while beginning the business? Will it hopefully become a full-time job? youtu.be/rLaCdsIqf9U

Who knew that fumigating your house while you are away at a conference would lead to so much extra work on the return! I have lost count of the many loads of laundry and we are still moving back all the foods and drinks which were stored elsewhere. Still plenty to do but progress has been made!

@sacnas.bsky.social NDiSTEM conference is about to begin! Looking forward to reconnecting with colleagues and making new ones.

This seems especially pertinent to share as I will be presenting with Dr. Marina Ramon at SACNAS on Friday afternoon! If I can get over my fear of public speaking, so can you! youtu.be/U5k_IB4o4-4

Starting a business can be a daunting task. In this video, we'll explore some key questions when considering to start a business: Who are your competitors? What is the price of your "product"? How will you promote the business? Lauren Celano and Shayla Vradenburgh join me. youtu.be/hb_sGzQQ9Y8

Today just isn't the day for filming. My first collaborator forgot and we will need to reschedule. My second was filming with me when their internet cut out! Will they be able to return to finish today or is filming today doomed?!

Crumbs, it is a bit late to come to the realization I had at the time of the vote! But I suppose it is good that they are here now. The question is can it be rectified? Will the UK ever join the EU again?

This is incredibly sad. With SACNAS literally two weeks away, local individuals who aren't presenting have been told that the institution will not cover their conference attendance. www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty...

Just had a fantastic conversation with Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai and only managed to cover the first section of questions in 3 hours! We have now scheduled another session next week where I can finally ask him all my questions on DEI. Learning about being a low vision scientist was fascinating!

This seems like a really fun and exciting opportunity if you are a creative postdoc and member of the National Postdoctoral Association. Deadline for submission: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET www.nationalpostdoc.org/news/news.as...

Starting a business can be a daunting task, but with the right mindset and strategy, it can also be a highly rewarding experience. In this video, we'll explore the first key questions when considering to start a business. I am joined by Lauren Celano and Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh. youtu.be/3VHCP6ta15s

As I sit here adding subtitles to my next videos I could see something moving out of the corner of my eye. Yep, I spotted a decently sized spider running around on my black desk. I spotted it as it was crossing some papers and back off again! Tried to move it but managed to lose it again...

As SACNAS and ABRCMS are coming up I thought it would be a great time to share EduKatedSTEM's video on how to successfully network at conferences. I hope to see you there! youtu.be/ZroBe-yfgKg

This is so sad, what an amazing individual who has left a massive legacy. She will be so missed.

I filmed this video months before filming the series on professional attire as I had lilac hair. I assumed it would be the first video out with that hair color, but it wasn't! I thought it fit better with the series on looking professional. Is colorful hair ever professional? youtu.be/ac6l-kBw42A

I have discovered the podcast @tpwky which is so informative and I'm loving it. I especially love the parts where they laugh about something. Listening to Erin Allmann Updyke laugh is now brightening up my day! I have listened to the last few seasons but have now decided to just listen to them all!

Hey planetary science PhD graduaters: I know thinking about applying to postdocs this year seems daunting, so I am here to remind you that we have some REALLY GOOD prize fellowship at Caltech. Come work with me. Or Katherine. Or Heather. Or Konstantin. Or someone. Seriously. These are good. 🔭🪐

Enjoyed talking with Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh and Lauren Celano this morning as we recorded for the EduKatedSTEM YouTube channel. Today we covered how to start your own business, providing general advice but also talking about our own experiences. Now I have some editing to do!

As a pregnant professional, you want to make a great impression at work while also prioritizing comfort and practicality. In this video, I share my top tips on how to dress for work success while pregnant, from stylish maternity wear to clever hacks for hiding your bump. youtu.be/6AjfsrR7rn8

Had a productive video call with Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai to discuss a future interview for EduKatedSTEM on YouTube. Do you want to hear from a low vision scientist? How does he do science? He is a good friend and will happily answer my questions. What would you want to know? #DEI #LowVision #Scientist

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Crumbs, I have just been reviewing this years candidates for the Board of Directors of the National Postdoctoral Association. What an impressive roster of applicants. I have to say that I loved the videos from each which allowed an extremely personal look into their reasons for applying.

Want to dress professionally but not sure where to start? In this video, we're sharing some common mistakes to avoid when dressing professionally, so you can make a great first impression. Join Dr. Shayla Vradenburgh and I as we talk about mistakes we have either made or seen. youtu.be/4UJsr9nzTBk

Just booked my flu and covid vaccinations for this evening! Bring on the increased immunity!