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Developing Scientists' "Soft" Skills

by W. S. Gordon 11 February 20147 January 2022

Scientists across every field and discipline should be able to communicate effectively and work together with different people and groups.

They come to AGU Fall Meeting in search of perfectly putrid science posters.
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Epic Fail: What a Perfectly Putrid Poster Can Do for You

by P. Cooper and J. Galkiewicz 12 November 201318 November 2016

Want to dazzle your peers with your AGU poster ? Make sure you avoid these common, disastrous mistakes.

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Opportunities for Innovative Publishing in the Electronic Age?

by R. S. J. Sparks 19 March 201328 February 2023

How can academia adapt to the fast-paced world of digital publishing?

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Engaging the Public Through Writing an Op-Ed

by C. Labosier, L. Zhu and S. Quiring 2 October 20127 January 2022

Scientist-authored opinion articles provide scientists a way to directly connect with the general public.

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Is Pretenure Interdisciplinary Research a Career Risk?

by E. V. Fischer, K. R. M. Mackey, D. F. Cusack, L. R. G. DeSantis, L. Hartzell-Nichols, J. A. Lutz, J. Melbourne-Thomas, R. Meyer, D. A. Riveros-Iregui, C. J. B. Sorte, J. R. Taylor and S. A. White 7 August 201219 November 2021

Early-career scientists can benefit from interdisciplinary research, but some roadblocks stand in the way.

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Computer Programing for Geosciences: Teach Your Students How to Make Tools

by R. Grapenthin 13 December 201110 May 2022

Learning programming skills can help students excel in their geoscience courses.

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The Language of Science and Communication with Congress

by G. F. Napolitano 22 November 201127 March 2023

Want to talk about science with Congress? Here are some communication tips from a Congresswoman.

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Parentheses Are (Are Not) for References and Clarification (Saving Space)

by Alan Robock 9 November 201028 February 2023

A regular reader's thoughts on the use of parentheses in scientific writing.

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Dude, You Are Speaking Romulan

by C. M. Reddy 19 October 20107 January 2022

Before teaching scientists to communicate with the public, they should learn how to communicate with each other.

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Telling Others About the Science of Earth and Sky

by D. P. Stern 22 June 201027 February 2023

Those seeking to learn about Earth and space science can access quality information through these online portals.

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