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Getting Involved On and Off Campus
For many people, the first few years of graduate school are pretty much alike: spending hours reading journal articles, taking classes, formulating research questions, doing the research, and writing papers. Aside from the occasional required
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Teaching Current Directions in Psychological Science
“When More Isn’t Better: The Costs of Extreme Personalities“ by C. Nathan DeWall and “The Gaps Among Us: Understanding and Assessing Inequality“ by David G. Myers.
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Introducing ‘Letters to Young Scientists,’ a new column from Science Careers
Pursuing a scientific career can be a daunting journey. Yet many of us are not taught how to navigate the tasks and challenges—giving a high-quality presentation, surviving the academic job market, and becoming a mentor
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Do You Discover Your Passion, or Cultivate It?
People with a growth attitude may explore different interests and fight through challenges and setbacks, helping them to learn to love what they do, researchers find.
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On Collaborations: The Opportunities
When is a good time to collaborate on a research project instead of going it alone? APS President Suparna Rajaram offers some thoughts to help you decide.
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Medical Professionals Benefit from Self-Directed ‘Job Crafting’
Employees can shape their environments to improve their experience at work and their performance.