A year in the life: from the lab bench to the writing desk
Leaving’s never easy. Especially when leaving a world as complex and intricate as academia, says Judith Reichel. Read more
Do it for science – not for tenure
I recently had the pleasure of joining the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting at Lake Constance in the south of Germany. The weeklong meeting alternates its main focus between chemistry, physics, and medicine & physiology each year — the three categories of natural sciences the Nobel Prizes are awarded for. This year the focus was back on chemistry, and I was lucky enough to be invited by the organisers to cover the event on their blog. Read more
Why I marched for science – a transatlantic perspective
On Saturday, April 22nd, myself and an estimated 11,000 other science supporters marched in Berlin. The event was part of the global “March for Science” that took place in over 600 cities worldwide. While the March here and everywhere else was a great success in putting a spotlight on the importance of research and the danger of building on false facts, I’m worried it won’t have a lasting effect on the public perception of science if we don’t improve our science communication. Read more
Let’s talk about #SciComm
There are plenty of reasons to become active in the field of science communication, and for many early career researchers (ECRs) still exploring research, it’s a great way to find their niche and voice their opinions. Read more
The Boston #NJCE16 – Inspiration, skills, and passion
Find a job you love – and you will still have to go to work every day. There are plenty out there; some are great, some are a stepping stone, and some will simply pay the rent. The key is to identify your own strengths and passion, in order to find the perfect job for you. Read more
Balance: Can scientists really have work/life balance?
Naturejobs journalism competition winner Judith M. Reichel … Read more
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