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The Diversity-Innovation Paradox in Science

The Diversity-Innovation Paradox in Science

This paper finds that demographically underrepresented students innovate at higher rates than majority students, but their novel contributions are discounted and less likely to earn them academic positions.

Outbreaks, Break-outs and Break-times: Creating Caring Online Workshops

Outbreaks, Break-outs and Break-times: Creating Caring Online Workshops

How can online workshops be productive, engaging, caring and fun? How can researchers creatively adapt to a 'virtual normal' and develop caring and co-operative ways of working.

Influencing Policy as an Early-Career Researcher

Influencing Policy as an Early-Career Researcher

COVID-19 has given the public a newfound sense of the vitality of science. At the same time, policy makers are more than ever leaning on scientific advice to guide the way forward.

Facebook Will Pay $52 Million in Settlement with Moderators Who Developed PTSD on the Job

Facebook Will Pay $52 Million in Settlement with Moderators Who Developed PTSD on the Job

Current and former moderators will all be paid a minimum of $1,000. Selena Scola filed the case in California.

Finding Motivation in the Lighter Side of Science

Finding Motivation in the Lighter Side of Science

Atma Ivancevic shares what keeps her passionate about science when academic work gets tough, and while working from home.

Ten Work-life Balance Tips for Researchers Based at Home During the Pandemic

Ten Work-life Balance Tips for Researchers Based at Home During the Pandemic

If you struggle with home working but are having to do it because of the coronavirus, Lucy Taylor has some advice.

Universities Are Adjusting Review, Promotion, and Tenure Expectations Due to COVID-19

Universities Are Adjusting Review, Promotion, and Tenure Expectations Due to COVID-19

The emergence of COVID-19 has drastically upended the academic enterprise. Because of physical distancing, many non-tenured faculty members are facing additional, unexpected obstacles in their promotion and tenure trajectory. Transitioning classes to online learning environments will detract from research efforts, and winding down laboratory operations will result in a more direct reduction in research output.…

Boosting the Signal in Scientific Talks

Boosting the Signal in Scientific Talks

A few modest adjustments to the planning and delivery of talks can help scientists share ideas with their peers more effectively, say Scott St. George and Michael White.

Authors Overestimate Their Contribution to Scientific Work, Demonstrating a Strong Bias

Authors Overestimate Their Contribution to Scientific Work, Demonstrating a Strong Bias

Teamwork is an essential component of science. It affords the exchange of ideas and the execution of research that can entail high levels of complexity and scope.

Building Your Remote Workforce: Including Tips & Tricks for Social Distancing

Building Your Remote Workforce: Including Tips & Tricks for Social Distancing

Organizations across the globe are being forced to adapt quickly, with some allowing employees to work from home the first time. But there are many reasons to shift to a remote team - learn more about why and how.

Making a Plan When Planning Is Impossible

Making a Plan When Planning Is Impossible

Travel bans, office closures, and conference cancellations have publishers and societies thinking about how best to ensure that scholarly content continues to be reviewed and distributed. This post by Angela Cochran looks at some of the impacts and questions whether.

Strategies to Improve Equity in Faculty Hiring

Strategies to Improve Equity in Faculty Hiring

This article focuses on proven strategies that departments and research institutions can develop to increase equity in faculty hiring and promotion to address the lack of racial and gender diversity among their faculty.

The Busy Lives of Academics Have Hidden Costs - and Universities Must Take Better Care of Their Faculty Members

The Busy Lives of Academics Have Hidden Costs - and Universities Must Take Better Care of Their Faculty Members

Hilal A. Lashuel's experiences have taught him that maintaining good mental health and balancing life and work is a struggle everywhere in academia.

Women of Color in Academia Often Work Harder for Less Respect | Nadia Owusu

Women of Color in Academia Often Work Harder for Less Respect | Nadia Owusu

The racist assumption that women of color are hired as faculty because of our identities rather than our credentials can have a serious impact on our careers.

Historical Comparison of Gender Inequality in Scientific Careers Across Countries and Disciplines

Historical Comparison of Gender Inequality in Scientific Careers Across Countries and Disciplines

A study suggests that the productivity and impact of gender differences are explained by different publishing career lengths and dropout rates. This inequality in academic publishing has important consequences for institutions and policy makers.