Editorial: A Community Challenge -- Career Support for Postdocs

Journal Article | April 2005

Those long in the tooth will remember when a typical postdoc appointment was usually a relatively short hiatus between the completion of a dissertation and a more permanent position. Once finished polishing the work,…

Career of the Month: An Interview with Landscape Architect Brandon DeRosa

Journal Article | November 2004

From planning the layout of a zoo to recreating wetlands impacted by a development project, landscape architects use a blend of science and art to design outdoor spaces. As a consultant for the restoration of natural…

Career of the Month: Citizen Scientist (and Research Chemist)

Journal Article | October 2015

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Jim Springer's career path to becoming a citizen scientist.

Guest Editorial: Career Readiness: An Old Idea Revived?

Journal Article | August 2013

An opinion piece about the different aspects of career readiness.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Aerosol Scientist Melissa Lunden

Journal Article | September 2013

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue talks about the career of an aerosol scientist.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Ecosystem Scientist Stan Wullschleger

Journal Article | November 2013

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes the job of an ecosystem scientist.

Tried and True: How to Organize a STEM Career Day

Journal Article | January 2014

This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue discusses one school's annual event with hands-on explorations and discussions related to careers in science, technology,…

Career of the Month: An Interview With Oceanographic Engineer Amy Kukulya

Journal Article | January 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Amy Kukulya's career path to becoming an oceanographic engineer.

Career of the Month: An Interview with Biomaterials Engineer Constance Ace

Journal Article | February 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Constance Ace's career path to becoming a biomaterials engineer.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Snow Scientist Zoe Courville

Journal Article | March 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Zoe Courville's career path to becoming a snow scientist.

Career of the Month: An Interview With Biological Engineer Reshma Shetty

Journal Article | June 2014

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue describes Reshma Shetty's career path to becoming a biological engineer.

Career of the Month: An interview with oceanographer Evan B. Forde

Journal Article | September 2003

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue features oceanographer Evan B. Forde of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Career of the Month: An Interview with Plant Geneticist John Stommel

Journal Article | September 2006

As technology advances, so does the ability to better appreciate genetic diversity. Plant geneticists, such as John Stommel, use traditional research and biotechnology-based approaches to develop plants with improved…

Career of the Month: An interview with Bone Detective Diane France

Journal Article | January 2007

We have all heard the expression, “eyes are windows to our souls.” Similarly, a forensic anthropologist might say “bones are windows to our lives.” When someone dies and their identity is unknown, skeletal clues can…

Career of the Month: An Interview With GIS Specialist Ronald Wilson

Journal Article | March 2008

In October 2002, in the midst of the terrifying Washington D.C. sniper attacks, a team of specialists was asked to help search for the suspects. Independent of the official investigation, the team analyzed and mapped…