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Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Happening this week: Essay contest for Black scientists, ASBMB career-development webinars, Ph.D-M.D. lecture and seminar on ether lipids.
The future of ASBMB meetings is virtual
The ASBMB moves toward hosting an entirely virtual annual meeting in 2021 and an independent annual meeting in 2023
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Just added: Caltech undergraduate program, essay contest for URM scientists, and meeting on proteinases and their inhibitors.
Cold emails: a pandemic-friendly way to find a postdoc position
Cold emailing, or sending an email to someone you don’t know, can be a little stressful, but now that face-to-face meetings are limited, it's a crucial skill.
The midcareer move
After making it in academia, why would a tenured professor choose to seek a leadership role in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry? What challenges might someone making this change encounter along the way?
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
There's still time to watch our free screening of "Picture a Scientist" and register for our Q&A with the director.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
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Time, place and pay
These three factors significantly influenced Brandon Anjuwon–Foster's decision to take a job in industry rather than continuing on the academic research path.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
New this week: Free weeklong screening (for ASBMB members) of "Picture a Scientist," followed by a panel discussion with the director and women scientists. Plus, UW will host a virtual symposium celebrating Edmond H. Fischer.
Alternative science careers at a glance
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.
Calendar of events, awards and opportunities
Just added: SACNAS is this week! Plus, two Lipid Research Division talks and the AAAS mass media fellowship
What to consider during your Ph.D. rotations
Choosing the right lab doesn't hinge on the science alone. Find out what other factors you should weigh before making this important decision.
What would Julia Child do?
Pete Kennelly proposes that online labs should be designed with an eye to enhancing student participation and maintaining causal connections.
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