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  1. How Addgene Creates Content

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    Blog Post
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    Nov. 17, 2022, 2:15 p.m.
    ...channel just for asking people if they can write or review things and another for asking specific science...depositors and customers are asking. So how can you get involved? Keep asking your burning questions and...information on scientific literature, technical skills, and experiences from thousands of laboratories...
  2. Advice on Career Paths and the Green Card Process for International Researchers and Entrepreneurs

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    Blog Post
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    Dec. 20, 2017, 2:33 p.m.
    ...career into a series of stages to refine and build skills overtime for success. Many people will have different...not the only place to develop “industry related skills”. Many career paths in academia as well as the ...should look broadly at opportunities to develop skills related to their areas of interest. Additionally...first person to identify a novel protein found in skin cancer and your continued work is necessary to create...replacement).  In addition to presenting your expert skills your letter should include technical information...Additional Resources on the Addgene Blog Transferable Skills Guide 6 Steps to Submitting a Resume That Gets ...
  3. 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.... University of Massachusetts Boston Christine Oslowski, PhD - Biotechnology Communications Specialist...
  4. BeHeard Award 2018: Diseases of Glycosylation, Arginine Mutagenesis, & Neural Development

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    Blog Post
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    June 26, 2018, 1:33 p.m.
    ...9514755. Richard Gronostajski: NFI-related diseases of neural development Richard Gronostajski is a professor...Paula Videira, Michael McMurray, and Richard Gronostajski who each are being awarded free plasmids form...they affect brain and muscle development. The Gronostajski lab has generated mice wherein it's possible...Campus in Aurora, Colorado, USA.     Richard Gronostajski is a professor at the University of Buffalo....
  5. A Career in Grants: How To Become a Grant Professional

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    Blog Post
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    Aug. 20, 2015, 2:30 p.m.
    ... profession: 1. Build on your existing skills & passion  Skills such as research, collaboration across...development experience and to build upon your existing skills.  2. Find your niche Identify and develop an area...Development Strategy to increase your competencies and skills in the grants profession. Your professional development... to other grant professionals and to build your skills and competencies. Becoming a grant professional...
  6. 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 ... and limitations. Everything is negotiable. Try asking for discounts, collaborations, access to internal...manageable laboratory environments. His business skills enhance his passion for science. Follow him on ...
  7. Finding Your Perfect Job After University

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    Blog Post
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    Jan. 12, 2016, 3:30 p.m.
    ... as this is increasingly reliant on programming skills which are not my strong point. Working in industry...GLP) (important buzzwords in industry) as well as skills in industry positions. There were, however, some...there can be a glut of individuals with similar skill sets. This is not to say that all commercial companies...aspects of the company as well and use my other skills and interests. I was so glad when my future supervisors...does bring its own challenges. I’ve had to become skilled with technology like Skype in order to have meetings...
  8. Tips for Working in Industry & Success in Management: Interview with Crystal Shih

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    Blog Post
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    Oct. 5, 2017, 1:13 p.m.
    ...management needs. How Crystal developed her management skills - training, learning from peers, and being receptive...importance of recognizing and leveraging your unique skills set while also adapting to needs as they arise....How Crystal developed her science communication skills and how they've helped her at Novartis. The importance...importance of mentorship in developing career skills. Outro Many thanks to our guest, Crystal Shih. Crystal...
  9. 9 tips for a successful postdoctoral experience

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    Blog Post
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    Oct. 9, 2018, 12:21 p.m.
    ...and when to terminate a project are fundamental skills that all group leaders must master. While the calculus...mentors) can never be too well practiced or too skilled at presenting and answering questions. Organizing...presentations, you will become a more confident and skilled speaker. There's a more fundamental reason to give...that is orthogonal to their scientific research skill set. You'll need to motivate your trainees, communicate...Non-Academic Career Decisions Check out our transferable skills guide Resources on Addgene.org Learn more about...
  10. 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 ...have to create opportunities. If you find yourself asking, "Why doesn't this product/organization/position...Read all careers blog posts Read our transferable skills guide Resources on Addgene.org Find job listings...
  11. 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...strengths in your resume and don't be shy about asking for help. The worst thing that can happen is someone...
  12. 9 Tips to Achieve Success in Academia

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    Blog Post
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    April 1, 2014, 5:33 p.m.
    ... to obtain a “crash-course in all the real life skills that employers love PhD students to have: working... a PhD teaches analytical and critical thinking skills that are applicable to a variety of careers outside... who remain connected to scientists and use the skills they learned during their studies. They suggest... extracurricular activities both to develop new skills and to discover what you are truly passionate about...
  13. Science Careers: Unruly Interests Feed Many Paths

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    Blog Post
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    Sept. 26, 2017, 12:12 p.m.
    ... a teacher was looking for an outlet. I started asking people: why do you do what you do? How do you like...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 ...
  14. Virtual Science Conference Coming Up? Three Addgenies Share Their Experience

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    Blog Post
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    June 30, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...upvote If the thought of walking up to the mic and asking your question in a large conference room puts butterflies...answered this way and the hurdle of getting up and asking in front of many people is lower,” says Bachle....,” says Zhang. “Usually the moderator starts by asking the speaker the highly upvoted question.”If the...example, by using short animations and visuals, or asking questions using the polling feature or the chat...
  15. Trading Spaces - Visiting Scientist Edition

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    Blog Post
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    Aug. 22, 2023, 1 p.m.
    ...collaborations Transferable Skills Guide: External collaborations Transferable Skills Guide: Teamwork       ...If you’re interested in learning a new skill, getting access to equipment you don’t have, or maybe both...request for visitation if they have specialized skills and equipment! Preparing for your visit   Design...
  16. 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...
  17. How to Prepare for an Industry Interview

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    Blog Post
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    July 9, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
    ...your 1-hour presentation to your audience Start by asking the hiring manager or recruiter what presentation...accomplishments and demonstrate your science communication skills. Know your audience. Connect your prior work or...opportunity to demonstrate technical and transferable skills that make you qualified for the position. Highlight...sharing your screen and won’t be able to see who’s asking a question. Maybe you ask for questions after completing...
  18. Tips for Technical Support Calls

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    Sept. 20, 2016, 2:39 p.m.
    ...doctoral dissertations. Streamline the question asking process Having thought through the above, don’t...soon as possible!” and I always begin my responses asking for more specifics. We can help you faster if we... you email us at noon and then call back at 1PM asking why you haven’t received a response, just keep ...how long it will take to get an answer, consider asking to avoid unrealistic expectations. And finally...
  19. Fluorescent Proteins 101: Fluorescent Protein Timers

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    Blog Post
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    May 4, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
    ...pool. FP timers have been around since 2000 when Terskikh et al. reported the production of dsRed E5. This... course of 18 hours in vitro (see figure 1B in Terskikh et al.) and even displays predictable kinetics...cumbersome. 3. Portability across multiple systems Terskikh et al. showed that their versatile timer could...in the comments section below! References 1. Terskikh, Alexey, et al. ""Fluorescent timer": protein ...
  20. Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

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    Blog Post
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    Feb. 9, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
    ...MDH in semester one and then proceed to use those skills to design and carry out their own novel experiments... greater success in meeting educational goals (Kowalski et al., 2016; Scott, 2021). In fact, completion...capabilities and laboratory and critical thinking skills (Knutson et al., 2010a,b). Classroom-based research...and Molecular Biology Education. 38(5):324-329. Kowalski, J., Hoops, G., Johnson, J. 2016. Implementation...
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