Science and Health Policy

Scientific writing and communication is always a popular iJOBS event topic.  In choosing this path, our love of science and extensive schooling is used in a meaningful and fulfilling way with a broader focus and increased flexibility compared to “traditional” science careers.  This career path is often not discovered until late in a graduate career when some of us realize bench science just isn’t for us.  For others like Dr.

By: Maria Qadri [caption id="attachment_626" align="alignright" width="300"] Can there be effective communication between Science and Politics?[/caption] On December 2^nd, I snatched a spot at the overbooked “Eagleton Science and Politics Wor

We are a few short weeks away from the start of the academic year. For those of you who are new to the iJOBS program, here is a brief summary of the types of events offered that you should test the waters with. I’ve added links to related posts in each category in case you want to learn more about a specific talk. Don't hesitate to contact Dr.

In keeping with my recent theme, which might be summarized as, “PhD, heal thyself,” I will use this blog post to draw your attention to the current issue of the journal Science.  Earlier this year, Science magazine (via their feed at twitter.com/sciencemagazine) posed the question, “Is the idea of the postdoc position obsolete in today's scientific landscape?”  Before we get into it, I would just like to point out that Science has often reported on obsolescence.  A search of the word “obsolete” on www.sciencemag.org show

By: Maria Qadri Have you ever looked around and wondered, “Is my research ever going to make an impact?” If you’re interested in impactful research and enjoy building alliances with a purpose, read on.