I faced stigma as an HIV-positive scientist. Now, I’m living my dream "Living with stigma is hard—but life didn’t end. I’m still here." #WorldAIDSDay https://bit.ly/4rDEpP5

As an international scholar, my academic dreams belong to my family, too When this scientist’s father fell ill far away, he had to reconsider how best to honor his family’s sacrifice. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/484hcfH

Check out this Working Life essay from a retired professor emeritus on how she challenged students to think beyond facts—and how she learned to teach like a scientist. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/3WQnyKG

In Denmark, this Ph.D. student fell in love with an egalitarian society that values work-life balance. #PhDChat https://bit.ly/4928elv

How to navigate authorship of scientific manuscripts Norms and culture vary across research disciplines, countries, and institutions, and early-career researchers need to ensure they are familiar with the rights and responsibilities associated with authorship. https://bit.ly/4oQ43Oc

What scientists can be grateful for on #Thanksgiving Do we ever stop and express our appreciation for science? https://bit.ly/4qBfPOh

I took a chance on an unexpected career opportunity—and expanded my cultural horizons "In November, I told them about U.S. #Thanksgiving and the traditional dishes, such as sweet potatoes and turkey. Within a week, the students proposed having a potluck Thanksgiving dinner." https://bit.ly/47U7Cx9

"I stood up from the #Thanksgiving table, apologized to my extended family and my then-girlfriend (now-wife), started the car, and drove an hour and a half south—grumbling the whole time. I had to go. I needed a few drops of mouse blood." https://bit.ly/43GsBky

A transition from #postdoc to industry After earning her Ph.D. and completing a postdoc, Ana Mingorance built a career spanning biotech, consulting, and nonprofit leadership. Here, she shares her advice for postdocs planning a move to industry: https://bit.ly/3XgOD9S

"In the end, I have come to realize that being authentic at work is not a weakness, but rather a strength." Read our most recent Working Life essay: https://bit.ly/449SkCr

📚 How to keep a lab notebook Where did I put that piece of paper? When did I do that experiment? Where did I save that data file? If this sounds familiar, your research note system might need a refresh. Read full article: https://bit.ly/4nIQAqG

In red states, many academic researchers feel fear–and resolve State-level mandates prompt changes and small acts of resistance at universities. https://bit.ly/4rjTgho

How to navigate authorship of scientific manuscripts Authorship norms differ across disciplines and countries, but many challenges are shared. 👉 Hear how researchers navigate authorship in this article: https://bit.ly/3WQh26J

"There it was: the data set I had helped shape, the computer scripts I had debugged and refined, the analytical framework I had spent months developing—all neatly embedded in a peer-reviewed journal article. But my name was absent." https://bit.ly/47Kac7C

How I recovered from a collaboration gone wrong After learning “how quickly ‘we’ can turn wicked,” this researcher reshaped his approach. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/47DMN9d

"Looking back, that season taught me lessons I’ll hold forever. I learned to ask for help without shame and lean on my support system of friends and classmates. Most importantly, I learned to keep sight of why I came here in the first place." #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/49yL72h

The two most critical elements of interview day A great interview isn’t just about what happens in the middle. Your first and last impressions can define the outcome. Learn how to make both count. #JobSearch #InterviewTips https://bit.ly/3XjKqlK

When I encountered language barriers in my career, here’s how I broke through Communicating in writing and being candid with his colleagues are this professor’s key strategies. #InternationalStudentsDay https://bit.ly/49izL2c

I faced barriers as a researcher from Africa. Now I’m pushing for change This #postdoc wants to help privileged scientists recognize their own privilege. #InternationalStudentsDay https://bit.ly/4oE9DDD

How I balanced my Ph.D. research with opening doors for others Inspired by his family, this international researcher is working to make academia more inclusive. #InternationalStudentsDay https://bit.ly/3Lt2Qhn

How reclaiming my true name empowered me as an international researcher Supportive #mentors were key, this scientist writes. #InternationalStudentsDay https://bit.ly/3JRNpPt

How I learned to celebrate my identity as a first-generation, international student This Ph.D. student used to focus on fitting in—until he realized that his differences were a source of strength. #InternationalStudentsDay #FirstGenStudent https://bit.ly/4nVXFnU

The keys to a powerful LinkedIn profile These tips will help you create an effective—and unique—online presence #SocialMediaDay #NextGenSci #JobSearch https://bit.ly/3K2LnMp

How my #mentor inspired me to be a confident, curious scientist “At first, I was afraid to sound stupid,” this undergraduate researcher writes. https://bit.ly/4nFfXcI

As a scientist with diabetes, I want to study my disease—without it taking over my life “I could use my unique perspective to contribute to the field,” this postdoc writes. #WorldDiabetesDay https://bit.ly/4owUp36

"After 16 years in academia, I’ve become more selective about collaboration. It remains a joy and a blessing, but I’ve also learned how quickly 'we' can turn wicked." #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/47KHDXC

Activate your 'it' factor for job search success Ever wonder why a hiring manager chooses one candidate over another when both seem equally qualified? It often comes down to the elusive “it” factor. Learn what it really means—and how to develop yours. #ScienceJobs #JobHunt https://bit.ly/43PVLxB

How to navigate authorship of scientific manuscripts Authorship norms differ across disciplines and countries, but many challenges are shared. 👉 Hear how researchers navigate authorship in this article: https://bit.ly/47YmbQd

Transitioning to ‘emeritus professor’ wasn’t always easy. Here’s how I adjusted “I have learned to keep pushing forward, at a more relaxed pace,” this retired scientist writes. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/3WC4IGX

💼 Explore this faculty job at Columbia University: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) The Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute New York, NY 👉 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4hLNbpm

“I will miss the creativity of teaching.” Check out this Working Life essay from a retired professor emeritus on how she challenged students to think beyond facts—and how she learned to teach like a scientist. #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/4p10hlj

To increase diversity in STEM, a foot in the door isn’t enough. We need better support #STEMSTEAMDay https://bit.ly/4oVPFnP

To persist in STEM as a student-athlete, I carved my own path “Nobody told me it was impossible, but nobody … reassured me it was doable either,” this Ph.D. student writes. #STEMSTEAMDay https://bit.ly/47pudSg

Sí se puede: My path to a Ph.D. as a struggling first-generation student “I am so glad I never gave up on my childhood dream,” this chemist writes. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/4nBrSbA

Higher education created distance with my family—but our love endures “I am still trying to figure out how to talk to my parents about my career and our differences,” this #postdoc writes. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/48VRso5

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. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/4oliytB

From homeless to #PhD: How I found my way into research “For much of my scientific training I feared I was behind my peers,” this grad student writes. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/49AeXmJ

Look, kids! Science! "The point isn't that everyone should become a scientist. Frankly, there aren't enough jobs to make that happen... But how great would it be if everyone retained a sense of wonder, an openness to learning, into adulthood?" #STEMSTEAMDay https://bit.ly/4nwuUxH

How I learned to celebrate my identity as a first-generation, international student This Ph.D. student used to focus on fitting in—until he realized that his differences are sources of strength. #CelebrateFirstGen https://bit.ly/4opgAZh

Where did I put that piece of paper? When did I do that experiment? Where did I save that data file? If this sounds familiar, it may be time to revisit how you keep your research notes. 👉 https://bit.ly/4orWv4B

💼 Explore this faculty job at the University of California, San Francisco: Ladder Rank Faculty Position Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry 👉 Apply today: https://bit.ly/43PptTv

👇 Which attribute do you think is the most important when assessing #biopharma employers? ✅ Innovative leader ✅ Respects employees ✅ Aligned with employees' values ✅ Has loyal employees ✅ Makes changes as needed Find out what your peers said: https://bit.ly/4qKrfzh

💼 Making a career transition starts with recognizing your strengths—many of which you’ve already built in the lab. Explore: • Leadership training for early-career researchers • Making your research count • The transferable postdoc And more! 👉 https://bit.ly/3JGh1iE

Being a Black scientist can be lonely. Juneteenth helped me find myself “I looked around for someone, anyone, to express my grievances to, but I realized I only had myself,” this Ph.D. student writes. #BlackInSTEM https://bit.ly/43GJzzd

As an immigrant scientist in the U.S., travel bans and visa uncertainty are taking a toll “I began to question whether I truly belonged,” this #postdoc writes. https://bit.ly/48Asx9n

"For me, success in retirement has involved mapping out a realistic plan that is both enjoyable and academically fulfilling." #AcademicChatter https://bit.ly/3JAsS1y

Happy Science-o-ween! "A costume contest at a science workplace is particularly fraught. It may sound innocuous and fun, but your colleagues and superiors are assessing the cleverness of your costume as a proxy for your general ingenuity." #Halloween https://bit.ly/3IKJHXo

Quoth my PI: ‘Nevermore’ "Because academia is already a spooky place to be, I humbly offer this revision of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem 'The Raven,' in which a graduate student is haunted by an afterhours demand from their principal investigator (PI)." #Halloween https://bit.ly/3VOhBxl

"Juneteenth represents historical freedom, and I’ve finally found my freedom to fully exist as myself." https://bit.ly/4qvELXk

As a scientist, your environment is an ecosystem of mentors, mentees, and peers. "Building Your Network" booklet can help you develop those professional and personal connections that will sustain you throughout your career. 👉 https://bit.ly/4pPRy6G #NationalMentoringDay