In last week’s blog, I discussed the challenges you face as a new PI. These do not only apply to new PIs BTW. They are problems that many faculty face if they haven’t shifted gears. This week, we will share seven fundamental principles that will help you navigate your faculty role. Research informs us that…
You are an excellent researcher. Otherwise you wouldn’t have been given a lot of money, space, and the opportunity to lead a research program. And for having done whatever it took to get you here (likely a lot of research with a lot of trial and error and failure, a lot of persistence and resilience),…
In our previous blog post, we addressed the systemic issues afflicting academia, ranging from subjectivity and bias in merit evaluations to overemphasis on competition and narrow focus on metrics, to the disregard for teaching and service. This week, we delve into a series of countermeasures that could facilitate the transformation of the academic landscape. We…
The realm of academia, once held in high esteem as a fortress of knowledge and intellectual growth, finds itself grappling with a pressing issue—the pervasive mental health crisis and toxic culture that now permeate its hallowed halls. A growing number of faculty and students are finding the courage to speak out about the mounting levels…
It’s interesting how often we hear people talk about success and its celebration. Don’t get me wrong, celebrating achievements is important and beneficial. However, today I want to shift the focus to mistakes and why we need to celebrate them. When a significant mistake occurs, it’s common for the blame game to commence. We’ve all…