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Martina G. Efeyini
Articles by Martina G. Efeyini
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‘We're all a bunch of weirdos doing our stuff’
May 20, 2022
An interview with Charles Sanders, a research associate at XBiotech.
Interview
'Anywhere you go, be ready to review your work'
April 29, 2022
Maria Grandoni is a scientist at PPD. She talked to our industry careers columnist about her work on the manufacturing and quality side of industry.
Interview
‘Have faith in that training’
March 18, 2022
Raghuvir Sengupta has been a biochemist for HP and is now a Pfizer postdoc. He talks about his work and how his graduate training prepared him for his industry career.
Interview
'A different career almost every three years'
Feb. 25, 2022
Christian Cunningham traces his path from washing dishes at Berkeley to discovering drugs at Genentech.
Observance
Black scientists to follow
Feb. 5, 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, columnist Martina G. Efeyini shares a roundup of Black scientists you should know.
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Working at a national laboratory
Jan. 28, 2022
Meet Faith Dukes, director of K–12 STEM programs at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.
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7 skills you need in 2022
Jan. 7, 2022
Our careers columnist highlights the top skills shared by the scientists she interviewed this past year.
Award
Provost makes chemistry accessible for undergrads
Dec. 14, 2021
Joe Provost will receive the 2022 ASBMB Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education recognizing an individual who encourages effective teaching and learning of biochemistry and molecular biology.
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Meet data scientist Kelsey Florek
Dec. 3, 2021
For the state of Wisconsin, the bioinformatician develops computational infrastructure for investigating infectious diseases.
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Working for a state health department
Nov. 5, 2021
An interview with toxicologist Alejandra Maldonado, a Utah epidemiology manager.
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Advice for those seeking careers at scientific societies
Oct. 15, 2021
This is the third part in a series about scientists who've launched and established careers at nonprofit professional-development organizations.
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Doing policy work at scientific societies
Sept. 14, 2021
This is the second part in a series about scientists who've launched and established careers at nonprofit professional-development organizations.
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Working at a scientific society
Aug. 23, 2021
This is the first part in a series about scientists who've launched and established careers at nonprofit professional-development organizations.
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From Smithsonian fellow to research botanist
June 15, 2021
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini interviewed Manuela Dal Forno, a lichenologist at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
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7 tips for preparing for alternative science careers
May 21, 2021
One of the most popular talks at the ASBMB annual meeting last month was by careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini. Here are some takeaways. (You can also watch it on demand.)
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Meet Efraín E. Rivera–Serrano
April 30, 2021
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini talked to Efraín E. Rivera–Serrano to learn how he made the switch from having one academic job to having several science communication jobs.
Art
A molecular biologist by day and a science artist by night
April 2, 2021
Beata Mierzwa is a postdoctoral researcher at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research at the University of California, San Diego. She is also an artist with a growing science art brand.
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Connecting chemistry with education
Feb. 26, 2021
Meet Christiane Stachl, director of education, outreach and diversity at Center for Genetically Encoded Materials at UC Berkeley.
Professional Development
#BlackInX Twitter movement creates visibility for Black scientists
Feb. 5, 2021
In celebration of Black History Month, careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini shares how #BlackInX movements create a community of support for Black scientists.
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From neuroscientist to science policy analyst
Jan. 15, 2021
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini talked to NHLBI staffer Nicholas Jury about his career path.
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End-of-the-year checklist: Getting ready for 2021
Dec. 25, 2020
Navigating career changes is challenging, especially during a pandemic. Here are some tips for preparing for the new year.
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A career supporting research innovation
Dec. 4, 2020
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini talked to Kerisha Bowen about how she transitioned from organic chemist to patent agent.
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Alternative science careers at a glance
Oct. 23, 2020
Are you interested in a career away from the bench and the academy? Columnist Martina G. Efeyini highlights a handful of jobs to help you start thinking outside the box.
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From bench scientist to biotech business booster
Oct. 2, 2020
Meet Ernesto Chanona, senior manager in the Office of the BioHealth and Life Sciences at the Maryland Department of Commerce.
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Doing epidemiology at the FDA
Sept. 11, 2020
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini talked with Michael Bazaco about how he wound up at the agency and what he does there.
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Tales from the 'Food Science Snob'
Aug. 7, 2020
Ever wondered how astronaut food is made? How to brew kombucha? Are you a foodie? Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini talked to Ariel Carter to learn about her experience as an early career food scientist.
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NIH employment and training opportunities
July 17, 2020
The National Institutes of Health is made up of more than two dozen institutes and centers that focus on specific diseases, systems and populations. Learn about positions, fellowships, training and resources to jump-start or advance your career.
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Get the most out of your university’s career services
June 26, 2020
Why not take advantage of career services offered by your alma mater? You paid for them!
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We are all connected: exploring environmental science careers
June 5, 2020
Take a step in your backyard and explore nature's free museum. Then ask yourself: Might an environmental science career be right for you?
Professional Development
Building your professional brand
May 15, 2020
Careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini shares quick tips you can use now to build your professional brand.
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Science inreach: why building connections as scientists matters
April 24, 2020
Our careers columnist talked with Lou Woodley, director of the Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement, to learn what it takes to be a scientific community engagement manager.
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How to become a principal investigator at the NIH
April 3, 2020
The NIH Intramural Research Program has about 1,000 principal investigators and an extensive training program for early-career scientists, many of whom become principal investigators at the NIH and elsewhere.
Professional Development
How to have a successful informational interview
March 13, 2020
Are you in a career transition, or do you just want to learn about a new field? Informational interviews are a good way to learn about science jobs.
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Investigating public health careers
Feb. 21, 2020
If you are a scientist who wants to protect the health of society, consider a public health career. The field is great for those who want to be real-life disease detectives.
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How mentors make an impact on your career
Jan. 31, 2020
At every stage of your career, mentoring matters. In honor of National Mentoring Month, careers columnist Martina G. Efeyini shares why a mentor is essential for your career success.
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The other side of research
Jan. 10, 2020
There are research administrators at all experience levels and at every stage of research.
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#SeasonOfGiving: exploring nonprofit careers
Dec. 13, 2019
Are you a natural problem solver looking for a career that supports the greater good of science? If so, a nonprofit career may be a career for you.
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Making science more accessible: science communication careers
Nov. 22, 2019
A great science communicator does three things: makes science more engaging to the public, finds ways to support outreach, and curates content using a variety of formats to target audiences.
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As Election Day nears, a look at science policy careers
Oct. 30, 2019
Our careers columnist writes about how to prepare for a career in science policy and offers a sampling of open policy positions, including fellowships.
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Careers in STEM education
Oct. 8, 2019
STEM education increases diversity, inclusion and equity because we all deserve a seat at the table. So what does this mean? We need more scientists in STEM education careers!
Art
Clothed in bacteria
April 1, 2016
A bioartist develops new concepts of clothing inspired by the actions of bacteria that coat human skin.
Hobbies
Pursuing dragons and damsels with Hal White
Aug. 1, 2015
Martina Efeyini interviews Harold White III, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Delaware.