In my opinion
Reconsidering a ‘funny’ image.
“The ethics of criticism requires pointing out the faults in a colleague's thinking.” (Jeffrey Di Leo, Chronicle Review, June 13, 2010)
I was at an e...
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In my opinion
They are the life force of scientific discovery, yet a disproportionate number of research trainees face a dire financial situation moving forward.
During public-health crises such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, the importance and urgency of scientific research is undeniable. The federal government’s response to the pandemic has emphasized this, with several new investments and initiatives placing science at the forefront of the pandemic r...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/whats-next-for-research-trainees-in-canada-after-the-pandemic/
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Les stagiaires en recherche sont le moteur de la découverte scientifique et pourtant, ils sont très nombreux à se retrouver dans une situation financière précaire.
Dans une situation de crise sanitaire comme la pandémie de COVID-19, le caractère important et urgent de la recherche scientifique ne fait aucun doute. Les mesures d’intervention du gouvernement fédéral le démontrent clairement : plusieurs nouveaux investissements et programmes propulsent le...
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The lack of any structural acknowledgement about the toll that COVID is taking on parents and caregivers is a grave failing at the institutional level.
As September approaches, it feels like there are two parallel worlds unfolding in Ontario. Universities are still talking about getting back to “normal,” the government has eased almost all safety restrictions, and the protection afforded by vaccines appears to be giving many the peace of mind t...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/juggling-academia-and-parenting-in-the-fourth-wave/
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The social network website Goodreads provides insight into what some women are reading.
Even in the 21st Century, women writers are often consigned to what American novelist Meg Wolitzer has called “Continue reading.” Women’s novels are designed and marketed with ...
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COVID-19 has forced academic conferencing online. As we emerge from the pandemic, we mustn’t return to the ‘old normal.’
networking over coffee and cookies, or casually debriefing over wine and cheese at a conference.
There is now a growing body of documentation and research capturing the “better” and the “worse” of these experiences. As we begin to draw lessons, some important challenges stand out.
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/rethinking-academic-conferencing-for-a-carbon-constrained-world/
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The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals are being used in unexpected places and hopeful ways on campuses across the country.
March 6 to 10th marked Continue reading, our country’s first large-scale mobilization by universities and colleges for the Continue reading (SDGs). More than 100 SDGs-...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/celebrating-sdg-week-canada-and-a-common-language-for-sustainability/
The Black Hole
Since I first read about it on the Continue reading, I have been trying to figure out whether or not Google's new "My citations" is a useful tool for researchers. Essentially...
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The Black Hole
Quick hit: Beth forwarded something interesting to me in a follow up to my slightly controversial critique of the Three Minute Thesis article - Jorge Cham of PhD Comics fame has justContinue reading to have your thesis...
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The Black Hole
Last spring I wrote an article called "Continue reading which discussed the topic of a secondary mentorship program. The...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-black-hole/we-need-to-encourage-formal-and-informal-academic-mentorships/
The Black Hole
The following is a transcript from I talk I gave at the Mentor Celebration Event, Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston, MA) on May 23, 2016.
Due to length, I have broken the talk up into three parts:
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-black-hole/finding-a-job-that-leverages-what-you-love/
The Black Hole
What young CEOs lack in experience, they appear to make up for in risk tolerance and ability to facilitate development and growth.
This post continues a conversation on ageism in biotech introduced in an earlier article, but interestingly parallels a similar reality for externally-funded junior research group leaders in academia. ‘CEO’ and ‘Principal Investigator’ can be used interchangeably in this article:
The Black Hole
Once you know what type of brand you are aiming for, you can identify the values that your team should embrace.
networking-makes-people-feel-dirty">professional networking makes people feel dirty, particularly since the practice comes across as disingenuous. Instead, what I propose is taking a communications approach to branding that focuses on sharing your unique perspective and culture within the contex...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/the-black-hole/aligning-your-brand-and-culture-within-your-team/
Career Advice
An indispensable checklist to help you answer: “Is a science career in academia right for me?”
It's probably the most difficult choice you'll face as a graduate science student: whether to remain in academia following the completion of your degree, or to pursue a career path in a research field away from the ivory tower. The answer may depend on the sort of person you are. It's probably safe ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/so-you-want-to-be-a-science-professor/
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They can help propel your career.
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Writing articles helps improve your writing style, teaches how to become an effective peer reviewer and builds leadership skills.
networking as it is about publishing.” With authors and reviewers coming from various universities and faculties, across Canada and abroad, the CGJSC and the MSR foster working relationships among students who otherwise would never have met. And, as Ms. Kalyta explains, “it is crucial that we es...
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Transforming graduate education.
networking opportunities. Six two-hour sessions, each followed by a networking session, were held every two weeks on six topics: success in academia, success outside academia and career transitions, importance of mentorship, research ethics, how to choose and succeed as a postdoctoral fellow, and ho...
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The importance of mentorship in graduate education
networking and various career trajectories. Another alternative method would be to attend student-run career networking receptions, such as U of Toronto’s Continue reading. It’s not only graduate students who should build their network o...
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A thoughtfully chosen mentor is a crucial part of a grad student’s success.
networking opportunities
Upholds professional standards and ethics
Provides conflict resolution techniques
Gives moral support
Remains honest and open
It is important to note that it is not a mentor’s responsibility to get jobs, interven...
https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/are-you-my-mentor/
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Helping start-ups from the library.
While academic librarians have supported campus start-ups and entrepreneurs since before the dot-com boom, the title “entrepreneurship librarian” is a relatively new one. When I started in that role at University of Toronto Library (UTL), St. George Campus, I was given a lot of freedom to define...
https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/entrepreneurship-librarians/
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