Mentoring mismatch

Article Abstract:

Most trainees need several different mentors to serve as role models to advise them on scientific and career questions. To help meet this need, a growing number of universities are introducing policies that match trainees with mentors in addition to their advisers, and several UK universities have put backstop policies in place for doctoral students in which a secondary adviser acts as a sounding board for the student's concerns.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Universities and colleges, Mentors, Mentoring, Student counselors, School counselors

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The yeast is rising

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The career prospects of experienced microbiologists are explored. Careers focusing on the microbiological processes that go into making beer, wine and dairy products demand solid backgrounds in microbiology and biochemistry, but they also incorporate special expertise in food science and sensory training.

Science & research, Research, Wine microbiology, Food research, Microbiologists

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When personalities clash

Article Abstract:

Conflict in the laboratory can depress attitudes, dampen prospects or even derail young science careers. Some of the ways by which one can resolve laboratory conflicts and deal with sticky situations are discussed.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Scientists, Behavior, Interpersonal communication

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