Category
Career
Introducing the ISHI Ambassadors
Jul 23 2019
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the International Symposium on Human Identification. Much has changed since the first gathering in 1989 when the field was in its infan...
Networking for Introverts at ISHI
Jul 09 2019
Ah networking; has there ever been a topic that was more polarizing? Well, yeah, there are a few others that come to mind, but if you’re an introvert, this one is definitely...
Ok, I’ve Got My Degree, Now What?
Jun 27 2019
Years ago, when I was in graduate school studying molecular biology, many of my professors seemed to place a lot of value on the traditional career path: several years of post...
Entry-Level Coaching Inspires a Winning Culture
May 28 2019
The first three years of a young forensic scientist’s career matter greatly. More personal and professional transformation occurs during this time than perhaps an...
When Did We Stop Asking Why?
Apr 16 2019
“C’mon honey, it’s time to put on your shoes.” “Why?” “Because it’s time to get going.” “Why?” “Because we have an appointment in 20 minutes.” “Why...
What to do When You Don’t Wanna
Apr 08 2019
Oh Mondays. They come every week, whether we’re ready for them or not, and if you could sum up the day in one grunt, it would be ‘ugh’. Sometimes, that ‘ugh’ feeling...
Shifting Lab Culture HPO Style: An Interview with Ross Capps
Feb 28 2019
Each year, Promega hosts workshops across the United States called Tech Tours, where speakers from various labs and organizations in the forensic community are brought in to d...
Overcoming 5 Bottlenecks in Communicating Life Sciences Research
Jan 31 2019
As a first-year grad student, I was so excited to start my thesis work. I brainstormed to make a list of experiments to try and then discussed them with one of the senior grad...
Building a Career in Science: Academia or Industry?
Jan 17 2019
If you’re a student in a research lab, discussing career options with your PI can be a tricky topic to navigate. Whether real or perceived, many students feel they cannot br...