Students and Research Mentors Can Navigate Career Conversations Together

Raquel Y. Salinas offers advice for graduate students and research mentors on how to have better conversations about career planning.

“As a trained scientist, I had a fantastic research mentor. We talked about my research project, which experiments to prioritize …

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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16 Small Business Grants for Women (and How to Apply)

According to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses report, 39.1% of all U.S. businesses are women-owned. Still, women entrepreneurs face more obstacles than men in getting financing to start or grow their businesses. These challenges are even greater …

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Trust Me: It’s Transferable

Rhonda Sutton offers advice to graduate students on recognizing their skill sets

“Graduate students often become immersed in a specialized way of thinking. A focus on honing expertise within a particular discipline is a fundamental aspect of graduate education, enabling …

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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