Contributors
Joseph J. Provost
Articles by Joseph J. Provost
Essay
Escape to the ice
Feb. 19, 2024
Outside the lab, two scientists strap on their skates and grab their sticks.
Professional Development
Surviving and (sometimes) thriving as a department chair
Sept. 7, 2021
Three professors, all current or former chairs, describe what it takes to take the helm.
Professional Development
Beyond survival
Aug. 1, 2017
By developing emotional resilience, we can be adaptable and equip ourselves with tools to manage the stressors we often face, as well as survive in an environment driven by competition and innovation.
Education
Research for all: a CURE for undergraduates
April 1, 2016
Undergraduate demand for research positions far exceeds supply. Course-based undergraduate research experiences, or CUREs, may provide a solution to this problem. A member of ASBMB's Education and Professional Development Committee defines CUREs, of…
Jobs
Becoming competitive for a teaching (and research) position: part 3
Dec. 23, 2014
Joseph Provost writes about what it takes to apply for a position at a primarily undergraduate institution. This is the third in a three-part series.
How-to
How to write a teaching philosophy statement when you don’t have a lot of classroom experience
Dec. 1, 2014
Writing a teaching statement doesn't necessarily come naturally, so Joseph Provost offers his tips for first-time (and veteran) teachers.
Jobs
Becoming competitive for a teaching (and research) position: part 2
Sept. 3, 2014
Joseph Provost writes about what it takes to apply for a position at a primarily undergraduate institution. This is the second in a three-part series.
Jobs
Becoming competitive for a teaching (and research) position: part 1
Aug. 20, 2014
Joseph Provost writes about what it takes to apply for a position at a primarily undergraduate institution. This is the first in a three-part series.