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The Excellence Dilemma
Are equity, diversity and inclusion criteria and sustainable development goals compatible with academia's obsession with excellence?
5 Things to Think About Before Getting into the World of Science Policy-Making
A panel of academics offers a few caveats for scientists to consider before jumping into public policy-making.
The Importance of Science Diplomacy During Difficult Times
If the vaunted features of science that are used rhetorically to promote and justify its status as an aid to international affairs are truly valued, it would be precisely in the most trying circumstances that science diplomacy should remain a viable alternative.
1 in 4 Youth 'may Ignore Science,' Leading to Calls for Improved Communications
1 in 4 Youth 'may Ignore Science,' Leading to Calls for Improved Communications
A new Canada Foundation for Innovation survey finds that while young people generally trust science, action is still needed to improve literacy.
Limiting Grants to Well-Funded Labs
While no one is arguing for funding failure, the challenge is how we define “success.”
On Basic and Applied Science – and Red Herrings
Whatever we call it, investment in research will lead the way to important short- and long-term discoveries.
It's Time to Stand up to the Academic Publishing Industry: Here’s How
Academia is unique in that professionals with highly specialized expertise, who are paid by public institutions, write articles and provide peer reviews to corporations who profit greatly without giving back to the research enterprise.
Building Trust in Scientists One Selfie at a Time
PhD candidate Samantha Yammine is trying to break the stereotype that Scientists are cold, boring and out of touch with the hashtag #ScientistsWhoSelfie.
McGill Institute Takes Open Science to a New Level
All research findings at the Montreal Neurological Institute are being shared publicly to accelerate scientific discovery.
Beware! Academics are getting reeled in by scam journals
The number of predatory publishers is skyrocketing – and they’re eager to pounce on unsuspecting scholars.
Peer review appears to be a poor predictor of impact
Peer review appears to be a poor predictor of impact
David Kent breaks down an eLife article that suggests peer review scores cannot distinguish very good grants from excellent grants. In fact, at a certain point in the process, it is pretty much a random lottery.
The slow professor
The authors of a new book challenge what they call the “frantic pace” of contemporary university life.
Scientists have the power to change the publishing system
We need to assess who gets funded based on research merit, not journal label.
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