by Gary McDowell | Oct 11, 2017 | Events & Networking, FOR meetings, Grassroots movements, Ideas for change, Policy, Surveys & Forums
Get Early Career Researchers a Seat at the Table! Register NOW here The 2017 Boston FoR meeting will take place at Boston University November 17-18. Check out the conference page here for more info! Background and symposium goals Future of...
by Gary McDowell | Oct 2, 2017 | Data, Diversity in science, Ideas for change, International scientists, Mentoring, News, NIH, Non-academic careers, Policy, Surveys & Forums
The Board of Future of Research has submitted the following to the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine study, the “Next Generation Researchers Initiative”. As Executive Director Gary McDowell and President Jessica Polka are both members...
by Gary McDowell | Sep 28, 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. It is the second of two posts (the first post can be found here). Our paper on the effect of the FLSA on postdoc salaries has now been updated here, with analysis of how the injunction and...
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...
