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  1. With an Eye Towards the Future, We Look Back at the March for Science

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    ...approach policy makers take in abusing climate science skepticism to promote harmful policies that benefit...move slowly, news about possible broad changes to policies seems to break everyday. Many researchers and ...participation in government, evidence to inform policies, a protected place to work, funding for science...medicines, technologies, defense, and governing policies are developed primarily by wishful thinking. The...rains, it was weather befitting of the ominous political climate in which American scientists find themselves...scientists found themselves not too long ago.   From policies that “muzzle” government scientists to the de-...Canada.  Outside the lab, she dabbles in science policy, public outreach, and restorative justice.  Follow...
  2. Engaging with science and society at pgEd

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    ...path to science policy and science communication A career in science communication or policy requires broad... space of science education, communication, and policy. In this post, I hope to tell you a little more...technologies and as societal participants in the political process. My role at pgEd I have always been very...attending seminars in bioethics, public health, science policy, and science and technology studies (STS). I also...genetics research, their applications and regulatory policies; keeping tabs on the conversation about genetics...posts, lesson plans, or information briefs for policymakers. The rapidly changing landscape of genetics ...seminars, symposia, or courses in social, health or policy-related topics, as time permits. Also seek out ...
  3. The Materials Science of Optogenetics Experiments

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    ... impossible to interpret. Polishing the fiber optics with diamond polishing paper of sequentially increasing... second key point; the fiber optics need to be polished to significant smoothness to prevent drastic loss...its output with a light meter before and after polishing. Efficiency of the implant should be at least ... output. The same considerations apply to the polishing and preparation of the patch cable (although you...
  4. Changing Labor Laws Bring Increased Postdoc Wages

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    ... how much they get paid. Institutional salary policies are one indicatator of how salaries may changes... 2014, 89% of institutions had a minimum salary policy: of those, 51% of institutions set their postdoctoral...National Postdoctoral Association Institutional Policy Report 2014). However, ~30% set their minima lower...lower. Furthermore, 7% did not enforce these policies. It is unclear how many postdocs are at each of ...only is this in direct contradiction to explicit policies set up other institutions (like University of ...
  5. Viral Vectors 101: Virus Safety

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    ... be disposed of following your lab’s biohazard policies. Administering Virus Many virus experiments involve... accident-prone researchers. Note that safety policies will vary slightly from organization to organization...with your specific organization/department/lab’s policies – basically, you’ll need to get trained in each...
  6. Management for Scientists: What Makes a Good Manager Anyway?

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    ...include training or teaching others, research, and policy development. Every worker at every level does better...all times when making decisions, assignments and polices. Sometimes the boss has to be the boss and make...
  7. Seven Tips for Using LinkedIn as a Scientist

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    ...shoulder for the picture. It tends to look like a police photo if you look straight at the camera. Pro tip...organizational work. LinkedIn is not the platform for politics, family updates, or click bait of any kind. For...
  8. The Future of Research Symposium Boston 2015

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    ...professor of economics at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University, is an expert... in the intersection between science and public policy. Follow David on Twitter @driglar.     References...
  9. Tips to Make the Most of a Scientific Conference

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    ...conference If the conference has a social media policy, this should be on their website or the program...program booklet. Make sure you’re familiar with the policies before posting something on social media. If someone...
  10. Experimenting with New Careers while in Grad School

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    ... myidp.sciencecareers.org mentioned museums. Indianapolis is home to one of "The world’s biggest and best...children’s museum", The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. I drove passed these dinosaurs every day. They...
  11. Plasmids 101: Multicistronic Vectors

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    ...single mRNA. IRES was originally discovered in poliovirus RNA, where it promotes translation of the viral...eukaryotic mRNA directed by a sequence derived from poliovirus RNA. Pelletier et al (Nature. 1988 Jul 28;334...
  12. Transferable Skills Guide: Creativity

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    ...for your idea. Our product team has implemented a policy of never rejecting an idea simply because it's ...innovative group. Our entire company benefits from their policy! Perfectionism When we reach for perfection, our...
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