Can a video game mimic the highs and lows of life as a #scientist? Our Experimental Error columnist tests a game inspired by real-life research challenges. https://bit.ly/4qC2K6K

Trump slump? Attendance plummets at some science meetings, but others hold steady Amid travel bans, a government shutdown, and funding crunches, 2025 was a turbulent year for U.S. scientific societies. Full story: https://bit.ly/3ZN3quh

"I have come to appreciate that success isn’t solely a matter of high-impact papers or the steep climb up the academic ladder. For me, it now means tracing my own path, one that is sustainable and isn’t defined by what others expect of me." #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/3LOcuvI

As a new assistant dean, I felt out of my depth—until I looked to my past for guidance “I … knew any career growth would come with self-doubt and uncertainty,” this university administrator writes. https://bit.ly/4qC2tAK

🦄 Create Your Unicorn Career in STEM — Even in Uncertain Times Join us at the 2026 @aaas.org Annual Meeting for a free, in-person careers event with @alainaglevine.bsky.social and learn how a data-driven framework can help you pivot your profession. ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LNdUGT

I’m psyched to the max to be speaking and signing books on Create Your Unicorn Career -even in uncertain times @aaas.org annual meeting w @sciencecareers.bsky.social @science.org!! Join us!!

When my mom got sick, I felt torn between work and family. I wish I’d handled it differently This researcher was wrapping up her Ph.D. when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. #WorldCancerDay https://bit.ly/4qfjksf

@science.org is hiring an Associate or Senior Editor in Next-Generation Medicine This role focuses on identifying and publishing the top 5–10% of impactful research using systems approaches to advance bench to bedside biomedical science. ➡️Apply today: https://bit.ly/4rrPQbs

How my cancer diagnosis transformed my approach to teaching This professor writes about the power of being vulnerable with students. #WorldCancerDay https://bit.ly/4kgFPvF

When my daughter got sick, I nearly left science—but my adviser’s support never wavered “He ... cared about my career when I didn’t give it a second thought,” this postdoc writes. #WorldCancerDay https://bit.ly/3MgqiPI

Ph.D. interrupted: Dealing with a life-threatening diagnosis "Working on my research when I can helps me forget my disease for a few moments," this scientist writes. #WorldCancerDay https://bit.ly/45FQPMX

Amid a personal health crisis, I found solace in my work Research and teaching provided “an escape, a way to keep my mind off my cancer,” this professor writes. #WorldCancerDay https://bit.ly/4rr0Ndk

Trump slump? Attendance plummets at some science meetings, but others hold steady Amid travel bans, a government shutdown, and funding crunches, 2025 was a turbulent year for U.S. scientific societies. Full story: https://bit.ly/49UrX6C

A beginner’s mindset drives a culture of innovation A Q&A with Andrew Murphy, Ph.D., executive vice president of research and co-chief scientific officer at Regeneron. Read the whole storyv➡️ https://bit.ly/45Km21D

I needed a culture shift in my lab. I’m grateful one student spoke up “I was transferring the stress I was under onto my graduate students,” this professor writes. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/46lrAzB

🦄 Create Your Unicorn Career in STEM — Even in Uncertain Times Join us at the 2026 @aaas.org Annual Meeting for a free, in-person careers event with @alainaglevine.bsky.social and learn how a data-driven framework can help you pivot your profession. ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LNdUGT

How to get what you need from your Ph.D. or postdoc supervisor Researchers from a variety of disciplines and career stages share what has worked for them. https://bit.ly/49jalRF #PhDChat #PostdocLife

3 research-based lessons to improve your #mentoring Becoming a better mentor matters to new faculty, grad students, postdocs, and senior researchers alike—mentoring is a skill you can keep improving. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/4a3xC8S

Experi-mentoring: Where to turn when your PI can't help Our Experimental Error columnist says that #mentorship can come in many forms. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/3LhtF8G

Getting the #Mentoring You Need Getting good mentoring is not a matter of luck; it is a matter of intention and a genuine desire to succeed. The question that you should be asking trusted mentors is "How can I do better?" #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/49uEhJq

The science job market is evolving—and having a trusted resource can make a difference. Create a Science Careers account to: 📩 Receive our career newsletter. 💼 Save jobs & track applications. 🚨 Manage job alerts. 📄 Upload your resume. 👉 Register: https://bit.ly/46fUKQC

Budding scientists inherit career success—or the lack of it—from their #mentors Great Gatsby Curve, which outlines generational wealth, has a corollary in academia, researchers find. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/49usw5P

Unite for a sustainable future: A call to all scientists IAE is China’s premier institute of forestry, soil science & ecology. IAE has focused on safeguarding the nation’s rich forest & soil resources to enhance agricultural productivity. 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4r5cNRB

How chasing a high-impact publication nearly broke me “Looking back, I’m not sure it was worth the sacrifice,” this scientist writes. https://bit.ly/4t5xLls

In a year shaped by change across science, AI, and public policy, STEM professionals are paying close attention to where—and why—they work. @science.org’s Top Employers feature highlights biotech and biopharma leaders in innovation, culture, and leadership. https://bit.ly/4pUVyl1

How to budget your grant proposal From estimating costs to avoiding common pitfalls, researchers share tips for building a budget that helps your proposal stand out. https://bit.ly/49zSTHi

Improving mentoring in academia requires a ‘collective effort’ More than 40% of early-career researchers are dissatisfied with some aspect of their #mentoring, survey finds. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/3YrKYa8

Managing up: An industry skill you can learn in academia Our columnist explains how "managing" your boss helps everyone involved. #NextGenSci #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/4qcZVsO

How Trump's moves could dramatically reshape the scientific workforce Threats to funding and cuts to diversity efforts are putting pressure on the pipeline of new scientists. https://bit.ly/464P0ZW

Four lessons for being a great #mentor to undergrads How a grad student grew into a mentor. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/4bkRGpK

"… I have come to appreciate that success isn’t solely a matter of high-impact papers or the steep climb up the academic ladder. For me, it now means tracing my own path, one that is sustainable and isn’t defined by what others expect of me." #ScienceWorkingLife https://scim.ag/4abAzWo

AI has supercharged scientists—but may have shrunk science Analysis of 41 million papers finds that although AI expands individual impact, it narrows collective scientific exploration. #ArtificialIntelligence https://bit.ly/45ndj5b

I felt unprepared to be a #mentor—but it was time to pay it forward How a researcher’s experience as a mentee shaped her approach to mentoring. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/3Z5HWIB

How I learned to teach like a #scientist Recently retired, this professor emeritus reflects on how she challenged students to think beyond facts. https://bit.ly/49JaL45

How to write a research paper Turning years of research into a few pages isn’t easy. Early-career scientists share honest insights on writing manuscripts, tackling self-doubt, and pushing past language barriers to publish work that matters. https://bit.ly/4jCwYUp #ScienceCommunication

A scientist goes to kindergarten In choosing a school for his daughter, our columnist considers how modern education prepares students for their careers. #EducationDay https://bit.ly/3Z0qIfO

Look, kids! Science! Science demonstrations—even if they don’t show what scientists actually do—are surprisingly effective, our columnist learns. #EducationDay https://bit.ly/3N86RsE

“It’s a lesson I wish I’d learned before starting grad school.” On #InternationalDayOfEducation, take a look back at this essay on teaching students about scientific failure. https://bit.ly/49LVLCx

Why I let my mentees make mistakes This Ph.D. student gave his undergraduate mentees room to find their own way. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/4qHAkbl

As a new assistant dean, I felt out of my depth—until I looked to my past for guidance “I … knew any career growth would come with self-doubt and uncertainty,” this university administrator writes. https://bit.ly/4qC2tAK

Unite for a sustainable future: A call to all scientists IAE is China’s premier institute of forestry, soil science & ecology. IAE has focused on safeguarding the nation’s rich forest & soil resources to enhance agricultural productivity. 👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4r5cNRB

What I learned by branching out as a #mentor “The students have taught me to see the world through a different lens,” this professor writes. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/3Lfxw6c

How Trump's moves could dramatically reshape the scientific workforce Threats to funding and cuts to diversity efforts are putting pressure on the pipeline of new scientists. https://bit.ly/464P0ZW

Mentors, don't neglect scientific trainees. Treat them as you'd like to be treated This Ph.D. student shares three tips for being a thoughtful, supportive #mentor. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/4jucNbm

Want to become a better #mentor? Ask for anonymous feedback Opening yourself up to constructive criticism can be scary, but the benefits are worth it. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/4bjBZPE

AI has supercharged scientists—but may have shrunk science Analysis of 41 million papers finds that although AI expands individual impact, it narrows collective scientific exploration. #ArtificialIntelligence https://bit.ly/45ndj5b

"I wish I could tell my grad school self it’s OK to feel out of your depth; even deans can feel that way." Our latest Working Life essay. @science.org @sciencecareers.bsky.social www.science.org/content/arti...

First-generation college students need #mentors who believe in us Now a professor herself, this researcher has developed a mentoring approach inspired by her early experiences. #NationalMentoringMonth https://bit.ly/4aLMtan

My crafting makes me a better engineer—but it took me a while to realize “Crafting was something I should embrace rather than hide,” this Ph.D. student writes. #NationalHobbyMonth #PhDChat https://bit.ly/49IAr0n

How crocheting bumble bees helped my department craft social ties For this grad student, a weekly craft night helped build community. #NationalHobbyMonth https://bit.ly/45uh34O