Name: Christine Buske Job: Papers Genius at Springer Source: BenchFly [original post from March 2013] Excerpt: During my time in graduate school, my interests shifted back and forth quite a bit between industry and academia. I loved research, and I … Continued
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Name: Jennifer Rohn Job: Researcher Source: Mind the Gap [original post from March 2013] Excerpt: Although research is a popular and oversubscribed profession because of the excitement and freedom of doing creative work, it is widely acknowledged to have many … Continued
Name: Peter Kirsop Job: Teaching Fellow Source: Bitesize Bio [original post from April 2011] Excerpt: Well, I came into the whole business as a mature student and started university when I was 40! Yes – old. Originally my intention was … Continued
Name: Claire Ainsworth Job: Science journalist Source: the Node [original post from June 2011] Excerpt: If I could only give one bit of advice, it would be this: if you want to get into science journalism, just do it. Take … Continued
Name: Alan Whitmore Job: CEO Lumemed Ltd; Director of Research, e-Therapeutics PLC; family doctor Northumberland. Source: Soapbox Science [original post from April 2012] Excerpt: Despite the 70 or 80 hour 7 day a week non-stop working pattern, involving endless hours … Continued
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Name: Julian Huppert Job: Member of Parliament (UK) Source: Soapbox Science [original post from April 2012] Excerpt: I have been interested in politics since I was 13 – initially, in international affairs and human rights. While at university, I ran … Continued