Is this THE END of academic research (especially in the US)?

October 30, 20250Comments

Is this THE END of academic research (especially in the US)?

Is this the end of academic research as we know it? It certainly feels that way for a lot of people right now. Government shutdowns, cancelled study sections, 57% of researchers

by Morgan Giddings

Academic Life

Building a Research Career

Science Careers

October 29, 20250Comments

The surprising key to research success: Authenticity

Ah, the research enterprise. It can be a tricky place to navigate, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of doing things the way your mentors or colleagues do

by Morgan Giddings

Academic Life

Building a Research Career

Science Careers

September 4, 20254Comments

The System Is Broken — And You’re Going to Rebuild It

The system is broken Not just from the outside attacks. Yes, the anti-science rhetoric is real. Yes, the coordinated assaults on academic institutions and research funding are dangerous. But those attacks

by Morgan Giddings

Real Life

Science Careers

February 15, 20250Comments

From Destruction to Rebuilding: Hope in Science’s Down Cycle

Angry. Fearful. Sad. Frustrated. Stunned.Those are some of the emotions I’ve felt as the attacks on science and academia have unfolded recently. Last week, I came across a quote from a

November 27, 20240Comments

From Broken Science to Slow Science

I was preparing to write a post about how we gleefully tear each other down in the research community, rather than focusing on building, inspiring, and creating. Then I read an

by Morgan Giddings

Science Careers

September 12, 20230Comments

How to Lead a Research Lab: What whitewater rivers taught me about one key shift into leadership

Are you struggling with unproductive or unmotivated employees or mentees in your lab that cause more headaches than positive momentum? If so, how’s that leadership thing going….? Dr. Morgan Giddings has some

by Gabriel Sanchez

Science Careers

March 1, 20235Comments

Video Interview: Navigating The World Of Academic Research

We know you know Morgan but have you had a chance to truly connect with her story? Through our videos and content, you’ve had a chance to interact with Dr. Morgan

by Morgan Giddings