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  1. 5 Steps to Writing Grant Proposals for Grad Students

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    Blog Post
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    Feb. 11, 2014, 12:13 p.m.
    ...towards my PhD project. Grant writing offers various skill building opportunities that graduate students and... Improves technical writing and communication skills, Elucidates the big picture and future directions...continuing to apply for funding improves the associated skill sets. Increased experience in communicating and ...process and continue to improve your grant writing skills. Good luck! Further advice on grant writing Since...
  2. Savvy Advocates Needed to Navigate a Scientific Enterprise in Flux

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    Blog Post
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    Sept. 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ... and the way it is funded and to learn tangible skills necessary for affecting change. On Friday, the ...reception. Saturday’s workshop will be an advocacy skills “bootcamp” for a focused group of participants....require an engaged sector with effective advocacy skills. Advocating for Science Symposium and Workshop ...participants develop the efficacy of their advocacy skills. Friday’s symposium will include a discussion on...
  3. How to Negotiate a Successful Lab Start Up Budget

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    Blog Post
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    Sept. 1, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...future. 3. Identify the skills needed to use these tools Outline the knowledge and skill sets needed to do ...Ascribe a cost structure associated to these tools, skills, and personnel Define pricing according to all ...manageable laboratory environments. His business skills enhance his passion for science. Follow him on ...
  4. Building Global Connections with the International Mentorship Program USA-EUROPE

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    Blog Post
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    Nov. 6, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
    ...proactive mentors who have relevant expertise and skills, positive disposition and motivation, open mindedness... expectations of the program and their baseline skills. Mentors were Spanish scientists (MD, PhD and ... expectations of the program and their baseline skills and a post-program self-assessment, participants...self-assessment revealed that their knowledge and skills had improved significantly when compared to their...
  5. Finding Your Science Policy Path

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    Blog Post
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    Sept. 22, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...you can hone important skills for the profession. One of the most important skill sets for a science policy...organizations and science blogs. Other avenues for skill development include leadership of extracurricular...beyond!  Learn and develop valuable science policy skills in graduate school via this report from the Scientific...
  6. Making Career Development an Integral Part of the Science Training System

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    Blog Post
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    Feb. 25, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...’re not even doing a very good job of providing skills training for scientists destined to continue in... ends up in a lab where they can learn the plus skills needed to succeed on the career path of their choice...launching science talent we must ensure that career skills training is a required and integral part of all...
  7. Download Addgene’s Science Career Guide, Plus 8 Career Tips from Addgenies

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    Blog Post
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    Feb. 26, 2019, 1:40 p.m.
    ...Career and skills development can happen anywhere, whether you realize it or not. In the lab, you could...you could be honing your science communications skills and networking. And on social media, you could ...Read all careers blog posts Read our transferable skills guide Resources on Addgene.org Find job listings...
  8. IDP and your PI: A Roadmap for Career Planning and Personal Development

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    Blog Post
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    July 21, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...suitable careers based on your current interests and skillset. With this information in hand, you can then formulate...formulate a plan to further develop your transferable skills and reach your career goals.      Although myIDP...Makes a Good Manager Anyway Developing Transferable Skills During Science Training ...
  9. 6 Steps to Submitting a Resume That Gets Seen

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    Blog Post
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    July 9, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ...boards and check them regularly Use your research skills to determine which job boards list positions interesting...clearly generic cover letters that expound on bench skills and experience. Most Addgene PhD level job descriptions...should also be customized to highlight different skills and to get the important information in the right...
  10. Science Careers: Unruly Interests Feed Many Paths

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    Blog Post
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    Sept. 26, 2017, 12:12 p.m.
    ...forming a different constellation of interests and skills than what fits for applied research. I focus in...consider an internship or a short program to build skills and connections. AAAS offers a summer program that...are a lot more planets to choose from. Put your skills and interests into your backpack, and step out ...
  11. What Do I Do Now? Academic v. Non-Academic Career Decisions

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    March 9, 2017, 3:40 p.m.
    ...on interesting topics Having strong non-science skills is important for success Must always justify use...Likelier to hire on general talent and not specific skills <- Can move between the two (helps to know the...want to go will help you focus on the transferable skills that you will need to get there. Additional Resources...
  12. Advice for Starting a Biotech Company from a Grad Student turned Entrepreneur

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    July 10, 2014, 7:17 p.m.
    ...graduate school help prepare you for the roles and skills necessary to be a succesful entrepreneur? As a ...focus in graduate school usually) is one of the key skills required to achieve success in this business. A...team must work well together, have complementary skill sets, and “talk a good game." Mike recommends that...
  13. Form Your Own Peer Mentoring Group: A How-To Guide for Scientists

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    Blog Post
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    Feb. 18, 2014, 4:22 p.m.
    ...mentoring less mysterious and train the participants in skills useful for future mentoring relationships.   If...want to find mentors to help them develop their skills and to hold them accountable for their development...chance to practice leadership and communication skills. The leader also provides materials such as pre-reads...
  14. Oh, The Places You Can Go: Careers in Science Communication - Writing for a Research Institute

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    Feb. 2, 2018, 3:20 p.m.
    ... her current position at Fred Hutch because her skill set wasn’t matching up with the local job postings... were jobs that I didn’t seem to have the right skills for in terms of PR types of things or communications...Besides working through the tough assignments, the skills that Susan  finds important for her work include...
  15. Science communication: 9 Strategies to Get Your Foot in the Door

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    Sept. 27, 2017, 1:23 p.m.
    ...volunteers as well. 4) Blog - Hone your writing skills Take the DIY approach and start a blog. Stellar...outreach, it also helps you to hone your writing skills and make a name for yourself. Pick a topic that...institutions and the Royal Society gives training in media skills, writing about your research and residential communication...
  16. Healthcare Consulting: A Door to the Business of Life Sciences

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    Blog Post
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    Oct. 13, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ... might enjoy doing it. I’ll also talk about the skills you’ll need to do well as a healthcare consultant... experts. Hence, active honing of communication skills is a must to be successful in this field. Personally... in reviewing literature, and critical analyses skills were applicable to my cases. I can directly use...
  17. 10 Steps to a Perfect Science Talk

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    Aug. 23, 2016, 2:30 p.m.
    ...controls, or mixing clear solutions—public speaking is skill that any scientist can learn.  Any time you give...front of a real audience Good, even great, speaking skills can be attained by almost anyone with enough practice...over time you can master this important science skill. Additional Resources Joanne's "How to Choose...
  18. Thoughts on the Future of Research 2015 Boston Symposium

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    Blog Post
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    Nov. 25, 2015, 4 p.m.
    ...mentored advanced training to enhance the professional skills and research independence needed to pursue his ...and should be able to take steps to broaden their skills beyond those required at the lab bench. At Addgene...university publication, improving your general writing skills will help you in your academic publishing goals...
  19. Streaking for Single Colonies: The Streak Plate Challenge

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    Blog Post
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    March 2, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
    ...colonies is an integral part of any bacteriologist’s skill set. So when Dave Westenberg taught this concept...Want to level up your or your class’s streak plate skills? Find the chromoprotein expressing plasmids here...
  20. A Conference By Postdocs For Postdocs: Future of Research

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    Blog Post
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    Sept. 2, 2014, 3:05 p.m.
    ...insufficient (or no) emphasis on developing transferable skills to enable pursuit of these diverse opportunities...discussed, the organizers are building valuable skills and meeting new people by working together on the...
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