A longtime reader recently asked an excellent, interesting, and perplexing question: Why do some faculty searches fail? A failed search is one in which candidates were interviewed but no one…
Rat Race
Blogging has taught me many interesting things about academic ecosystems other than my own. I have been particularly fascinated to learn about the inner workings of various disciplines, departments, universities,…
Grant Expiration
This post addresses grant-related questions sent by readers who wonder how to deal with the mismatch in timing that may occur between the life-time of a grant and the time-frame…
Left Behind
An occasional theme of e-mail that I get from readers involves angst, anxiety, or anguish about possibly (or definitely) "leaving" science. In these cases, the "leaving" in question is voluntary…
Talking About Your Research (in class)
Is it a good idea or a bad idea to talk about one's research interests and results in an undergraduate class? Does this enhance the class or does it bore and alienate the students?