Daily Archives: 5 March 2011

Postdocs treadmilling in science careers

Posted on 5 March 2011 by Steve Caplan

I recently read Jenny’s outstanding and insightful commentary entitled “Give postdocs a career, not empty promises” published on March 2 (in your nth favorite weekly science journal beginning with the letter N). First, I want to voice my absolute support, … Continue reading →

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Random sampling and ambush mentoring

Posted on 5 March 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The teacher I had when I was seven or eight had a great approach to teaching us our multiplication tables. Sure, we did some rote learning and some whole-class recitals of the tables, but her favourite method was to surprise … Continue reading →

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