A new community-based mentoring program pairs groups of early-career scientists with senior scientist mentors in a yearlong virtual mentoring relationship.
Education & Careers
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Heavy Air Pollution May Lower Cognitive Test Scores
A new study found that verbal and math test scores in China dropped with reduced air quality. The effects were especially pronounced for men and elderly populations.
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Preparing Graduate Students for STEM Careers Outside Academia
Most STEM graduates don’t primarily do research or work in academia after they earn a Ph.D. How do we prepare those students for the multitude of other careers they could pursue?
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Explore Your Inner Child by Painting Science with Pixels
We always knew Microsoft Paint was useful for something.
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Training Early-Career Polar Weather and Climate Researchers
Polar Prediction School; Abisko Scientific Research Station, Sweden, 17–27 April 2018
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AGU Announces New Education Section
The section will play an important role in developing a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic Earth and space science talent pool.
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Ten Steps to a Successful Career Launch
How to use your first months on the job strategically to explore your new role and make the connections that will carry you onward and upward.
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Dive into Ocean Issues with Sherman’s Lagoon
Sherman’s Lagoon creator talks to Eos about providing light-hearted entertainment while weaving in ocean facts and larger messages about threats to the ocean and its creatures.
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Connecting Students and Mentors Through Local Research Hubs
An online database can help connect prospective student researchers with university faculty members and collaborative projects that need their help. Could this model work at your university?
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If Disney Princesses Were Earth and Environmental Scientists…
Welcome to an alternate universe where happily ever after includes a dedication to the scientific method.