Building relationships for success in science – The Ben Franklin effect

Contributor Joanne Kamens

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Networking has gotten a really bad name. I take your card, you take my card and then we don’t call each other. Scientists often don’t make time for it because it seems “fake” or as though it isn’t worthwhile. In reality, strong and abundant professional relationships are necessary for most people to have opportunities to develop their careers, including scientists. Continue reading