When lab meets life
Academic couples see upsides to ‘two-body problem’
Researchers in a relationship may have trouble finding jobs in the same place, but some pairs see this as an opportunity.
Academic couples see upsides to ‘two-body problem’
Specialized grants allow ex-scientists to restart careers
After an extended leave from a job, some scientists may struggle to reclaim their careers. A reentry grant can put them back in the game.
Specialized grants allow ex-scientists to restart careers
Questions for Yael Niv: How to fight sexism in science
Male scientists typically dominate speaker lineups at conferences. The skewed gender ratio stunts women’s careers — and progress in science.
Questions for Yael Niv: How to fight sexism in science
Beyond citations: Why scientists need to engage with public
Scientists should regularly relate their work to a broad audience, and universities should support these efforts.
Beyond citations: Why scientists need to engage with public
In scramble for science faculty jobs, timing is key
Parlaying a postdoc into one of a dwindling number of faculty positions takes hard work and sheer luck.
In scramble for science faculty jobs, timing is key
Rising star: Vanessa Bal traverses fine work-life balance
Parent, partner and professional — the need to fulfill all of these roles at once complicates Vanessa Bal’s life.
Rising star: Vanessa Bal traverses fine work-life balance
Rising star: Brian O’Roak brings ‘A’ game to autism genetics
Brian O’Roak has helped to steer some of the largest, most complex studies of autism genetics to date.
Rising star: Brian O’Roak brings ‘A’ game to autism genetics
How to build a better scientist
Budding scientists need career guidance from faculty mentors, not just technical handholding by graduate students, suggests a comprehensive review.
How to undo stereotypes that hinder women in science
Late this summer, a paper from Yale University researchers led by Jo Handelsman delivered some sobering news: There is still a clear bias against female scientists. The findings confirm the impression of many women in science, at all career levels, who feel undervalued.
How to undo stereotypes that hinder women in science
Helen Tager-Flusberg: Decoding the language of autism
The language deficit in autism is complex and diverse. With a no-nonsense and thoughtful approach, Helen Tager-Flusberg has devoted her career to sorting it all out.
Helen Tager-Flusberg: Decoding the language of autism
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Pinning down ‘profound autism’ for reliable research: Q&A with Matthew Siegel
A clear and actionable definition for the term could enhance research and improve care, Matthew Siegel says.
Pinning down ‘profound autism’ for reliable research: Q&A with Matthew Siegel
A clear and actionable definition for the term could enhance research and improve care, Matthew Siegel says.
2024 Kavli Prize awarded for research on face-selective brain areas
Studies by Nancy Kanwisher, Winrich Freiwald and Doris Tsao revealed how the brains of humans and other primates identify faces and helped establish an understanding of brain specialization.
2024 Kavli Prize awarded for research on face-selective brain areas
Studies by Nancy Kanwisher, Winrich Freiwald and Doris Tsao revealed how the brains of humans and other primates identify faces and helped establish an understanding of brain specialization.
Under the blade with Paul-Antoine Libourel
The French researcher’s accomplishments working with chinstrap penguins in the Antarctic highlight the importance of surgical skills in neuroscience.
Under the blade with Paul-Antoine Libourel
The French researcher’s accomplishments working with chinstrap penguins in the Antarctic highlight the importance of surgical skills in neuroscience.