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Articles by Early Career Scientist Committees (171 results)
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Aashiq Mirza on the importance of being collaborative for a successful career in academic research
Interview with Aashiq Mirza, postdoctoral fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine, talks about acquiring interdisciplinary skills and practical habits for success during the early stages of a research career. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is brought to you by the GSA Early Career…
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Mary Ellen Wiltrout on switching from lab work to creating innovative science education programs
Interview with Mary Ellen Wiltrout, MITx Biology Digital Learning Scientist and Curriculum Development Specialist, highlights the importance of sharing career interests, maintaining connections, and acquiring specific skillsets for a successful career in science education. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series…
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Mollie Manier on academia, choosing mentors, and becoming a parent
Interview with Mollie Manier, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology at George Washington University, on mentoring and how becoming a parent during graduate school influenced her career. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is brought to you by the…
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Dave Zucker on career changes and the ups and downs of founding a startup
Dave Zucker, founder of startup FlySorter, talks about treating new positions as training, and how he builds his own community of colleagues from different fields. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is brought to you by the GSA…
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Tom McFadden on middle school outreach and going viral as a science rapper
Tom McFadden, science rapper and middle school science teacher, talks about the challenge of generating YouTube content that stimulates participation, and how scientists can improve their outreach ideas. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is brought to you…
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Young Wha Lee on leaving academia for industry and finding career fulfillment
Young Wha Lee, Data Scientist at Monsanto, talks about searching for a career that bridges interests and gives joy, and how to approach industry jobs. In the Decoding Life series, we talk to geneticists with diverse career paths, tracing the many directions possible after research training. This series is brought to you by the GSA…