The Danger of Piecemeal Thinking in Science

November 4, 20250Comments

The Danger of Piecemeal Thinking in Science

When we treat complex problems like they exist in a vacuum, we fail to solve real-world problems. You know what drives me crazy? When we treat complex problems as if they

by Morgan Giddings

Academic Life

Communication

Mindset

Science Careers

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, 20256Comments

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

by Morgan Giddings

Real Life

January 24, 20251Comments

We deserve better than this $h*tshow

We’re trained to rely on logic, but it’s our feelings—like believing we deserve better—that truly drive change. Start deserving now and reclaim your power.

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

NIH Grantwriting

November 29, 20230Comments

New NIH Review Framework: A Step Forward or a Misstep?

If you're part of the academic research community, you may be aware of the NIH's latest shake-up in its review framework for grant applications. In a nutshell, the new framework

by Gabriel Sanchez

Grantwriting

Writing Techniques

June 27, 20230Comments

The Grim Reaper of Grant Writing?

Most grant writers are familiar with that infamous character — the Grant Writing Grim Reaper. He lurks around every corner, ready to deliver yet another rejection. The worst part is

by Gabriel Sanchez

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