The key to doing well in your thesis defense is extensive preparation.

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Understanding the peculiarities of the French public research system is critical to the success of foreign scientists coming into the country.

If you aren't having regular, structured conversations with your Ph.D. adviser, poor communication is probably holding you back.

Succeeding as a scientist at a liberal arts college means achieving an elusive balance between teaching and research.

A senior scientist shares what got him past some early challenges.

The key to giving a good job talk is realizing what your audience is looking for and giving it to them.

Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are returning to American campuses, some as science and engineering students. Science Careers tells their stories and examines a new GI Bill and their job opportunities.

A group of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans tell about their new lives as science and engineering students and the impact of military service on their campus experiences.