by Gary McDowell | Sep 22, 2017 | Data, Grad school curriculum, Ideas for change, Policy, STEM shortage myth
Today (September 22nd) is the *last day* to submit comments to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine study, “Revitalizing Graduate STEM Education for the 21st Century”. Click here to find out how you can submit today and make...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 16, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Grad school curriculum, Ideas for change, News, Non-academic careers, Personal perspectives, Policy, STEM shortage myth
Two studies, currently underway at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, are soliciting public input as part of their process, and they need to hear from you. ONE of the studies has only ONE WEEK LEFT for you to submit input. The...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 13, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Events & Networking, FOR meetings, Grassroots movements, Ideas for change, Policy
*REGISTRATION for the Ethical and Inspiring Mentorship in STEM Meeting will CLOSE AT NOON ET SEPTEMBER 15TH* Register here – remember, registration refunds will be available at the registration desk, breakfast and lunch will be included. UMD College Park...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 12, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Events & Networking, Grad school curriculum, Ideas for change, International scientists, News, NIH, Policy, Postdoc benefits, Postdoc population size, Surveys & Forums
For more information, see our Action of the Month Two studies, currently underway at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, are soliciting public input as part of their process, and they need to hear from you. You can join in in...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 8, 2017 | Data, Grassroots movements, Ideas for change, Personal perspectives, Policy, Postdoc benefits, Resources
This is a guest post by Future of Research board member, Adriana Bankston. Although postdocs are highly skilled, PhD-level scientists, they have been a historically underpaid segment of the biomedical workforce. While advocating for increased postdoctoral...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 6, 2017 | Data, Grassroots movements, Ideas for change, News, Policy, Postdoc benefits, Resources
If you’ve been following along with out FLSA and postdocs resource, you’ll know that on December 1st, 2016, the threshold at which salaried workers (including all postdocs, regardless of visa or fellowship status) receive overtime payment for working more...