Navigating Politics
Contents
 | Andrea Schneider explains how your body language impacts your conversation and your attitude. Quick Tip - 1 minute 44 seconds |
| Choosing Non-mainstream Research Topics Junior researchers interested in studying minority populations should also conduct "mainstream" research, suggests Hirokazu Yoshikawa. Quick Tip - 1 minute 37 seconds |
| A competitive approach can be useful at certain times, believes Andrea Schneider. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 12 seconds |
| Compromising vs. Collaborating Andrea Schneider explains that compromise is not always the best resolution for negotiations. Quick Tip - 1 minute 52 seconds |
| Use active listening skills when asking questions, advises Andrea Schneider. Quick Tip - 1 minute 41 seconds |
| David Klahr describes some common types of department environments. Quick Tip - 1 minute 23 seconds |
| Kiki D. Chang describes how learning to get along with people is crucial to a successful research career. Quick Tip - 1 minute 45 seconds |
| Wayne Drevets talks about departmental politics and other uncomfortable situations. Quick Tip - 1 minute 55 seconds |
| Don't Get Into Political Battles Ruth Chao advises early career researchers to avoid departmental politics and focus on publishing. Quick Tip - 1 minute 45 seconds |
| Acknowledging racism is uncomfortable, but necessary, believes Vivian Tseng. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 53 seconds |
| Establishing Relationships in Your Department Build connections with your Chair and other faculty, states Joaquin Borrego, Jr. Quick Tip - 1 minute 18 seconds |
| Darrell P. Wheeler suggests that locating a confidant is vital for young researchers. Quick Tip - 1 minute 46 seconds |
| Paul A. Pilkonis talks about the value of working well with other people. Quick Tip - 1 minute 29 seconds |
| Aligning your question with a specific level of analysis helps you engage in active listening, suggests Andrea Schneider. Quick Tip - 1 minute 42 seconds |
| Junior faculty of color are often pulled in many directions, says Hirokazu Yoshikawa. Quick Tip - 1 minute 19 seconds |
 | Maximizing Your Academic Career Experience Kiki D. Chang offers advice on making a life in academia as productive and enjoyable as possible. Q&A |
| Minority Research is Not a Spin Off Don't let your research be marginalized, advises Ruth Chao. Quick Tip - 1 minute 27 seconds |
| Take time to process information, states Andrea Schneider. Quick Tip - 1 minute 8 seconds |
| Negotiation During Department Transition Negotiate after rather than during change, suggests David J. Kupfer. Quick Tip - 1 minute 54 seconds |
| Ethnic minority academicians experience extra burden at times, believes Joaquin Borrego, Jr. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 8 seconds |
| Velma McBride Murry suggests finding ways to avoid being caught in departmental politics. Quick Tip - 1 minute 28 seconds |
| The idea of tenure can be overwhelming at times, states Stephen M. Quintana. Quick Tip - 1 minute 51 seconds |
| Andrea Schneider identifies solutions to four common listening blocks. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 33 seconds |
| Vivian Tseng discusses issues of privilege in the workplace. Quick Tip - 2 minutes 52 seconds |
| When Can I Study My Own Community? The decision of when and how to focus on research in minority communities is a common struggle, explains Teresa D. LaFromboise. Quick Tip - 1 minute 35 seconds |
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