More US students appear to be pursuing STEM degrees.
To increase diversity in the STEM fields, a pair of researchers examines leaks in the pipeline.
Scientific mentors should not only teach how to conduct research projects but also expose trainees to various career paths.
The US National Institutes of Health is working to make peer review fair, says Richard Nakamura, the director of the NIH Center for Scientific Review.
The immunology department at the University of Toronto surveyed its graduates to determine the career paths they are following.
Moving to a more elite institution doesn't increase scientific performance, a new study finds.
At her blog, NIH's Sally Rockey highlights programs for new investigators.
A new report says more graduate students are coming from India.
The US National Institutes of Health alters its application submission policy.
An anonymous academic argues in the Guardian that biases in the grant review and related processes make it difficult for women to get promoted.
Where do nonacademic STEM PhDs work?
A column at the Chronicle of Higher Education focuses on how to tell your advisor that you're not interested in staying in academia.
To get out of a career that feels stagnant, think about what you really want.
Transparency and honesty are key traits for surviving a retraction, Nature Jobs writes.
Sally Rockey talks success, award, and funding rates at her blog.
Nobel Prize-winner Sydney Brenner discusses the current scientific research environment, and says that there's little room for exploration any more.
A column in the Guardian calls for an end to academic hero-worshipping.
Survey indicates that researchers' journal article consumption is leveling off.
Early-career scientists may suffer if they chose not to pursue publications in big-name journals.
A study suggests that percentile rankings given to grants are not good predictors of impact.
Established genomics investigators offer tips for new researchers to keep their careers on track.
A study indicates that including women on organizing committees leads to more diverse speaker lineups.
Bridge programs, like one program between Fisk University and Vanderbilt University, aim to diversify the sciences.
For researchers looking to leave academia, there isn't a defined path to follow.
Jennifer Raff at Violent Metaphors offers tips on peer reviewing manuscripts.
In Science this week: global genetic diversity map, and more.
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics identifies ethical questions to explore surrounding genome editing.
In a blog post, Brigham and Women's Hospital's Robert Green discusses "predispositional personal genome sequencing."
Stat News reports that there's muted opposition to the Kuwaiti DNA database law.
