by David Kent on May 25, 2020 at 4:18 pm

The scientific community often relies on impromptu interactions to spur where the next set of experiments might go. The post COVID-19: Scientists have lost their passive social check-in appeared first on University Affairs.

by Jonathan Thon on May 7, 2020 at 1:09 pm

We must identify and resolve the gaps in our current scientific training, and revisit and refine the incentive structures we’ve created around our scientists. The post Incentive structures are needed to ensure scientific progress appeared first on University Affairs.

by David Kent on April 23, 2020 at 3:12 pm

A potentially interesting approach would be to consider substantially less standardization in the metrics that assess academic institutions. The post Is there an effective way to evaluate universities that takes a unique approach to education and social impact? appeared first on University Affairs.

by David Kent on April 8, 2020 at 1:30 pm

Use this time to think about your career trajectory and what aspects of your work are important to you. The post Career considerations during lockdown appeared first on University Affairs.

by Jonathan Thon on March 27, 2020 at 1:30 pm

In light of the current pandemic, it's worthwhile to consider the importance of both public and private investment in basic research programs and the growing role of science in our society. The post The financial cost of doing science appeared first on University Affairs.