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The Transmitter Launch: Q&A with Kaitlyn Casimo

A self-proclaimed “neuroscientist, engagement manager and theater nerd,” Casimo taps her broad training to engage the public and deliver “elevator pitch” workshops for Allen Institute scientists.

By Alaina G. Levine
7 June 2024 | 5 min read
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The Transmitter Launch: Industry internships, ‘Next Generation Leaders,’ and more

Working at a biotechnology or artificial-intelligence company is no longer an “alternative career” for researchers with a doctorate in neuroscience—plus jobs, training and funding updates for May.

By Elissa Welle
10 May 2024 | 4 min read

The Transmitter Launch: Networking in neuroscience—five ways to find people

These tips spell out how to reach new people for conversation and collaboration.

By Alaina G. Levine
12 April 2024 | 6 min read
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The Transmitter Launch: How neuroscience outreach builds key soft skills

Getting involved in public-education programs can help trained scientists develop careers both in and out of the lab.

By Angie Voyles Askham
9 February 2024 | 4 min read
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The Transmitter Launch: Postdoc pay, emerging scholars and more

This month’s newsletter for early-career neuroscientists delves deep into the discussion around postdoctoral salaries and benefits.

By Angie Voyles Askham
10 January 2024 | 7 min read

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As a researcher at both Google DeepMind and Columbia University, Stachenfeld offers cross-disciplinary insight into how to understand the brain.

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By Jill Adams
10 September 2024 | 2 min read
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Should I work with these people? A guide to collaboration

Kevin Bender offers advice for early-career neuroscientists on how to choose the right collaborations and avoid the bad ones.

By Kevin Bender
10 September 2024 | 7 min read