Balancing Your Responsibilities

Obtain guidance on how to be an effective researcher while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

 

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Posted July 7, 2008

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Struggle and Drive

Howard J. Aizenstein finds the flexibility of research helps him balance the demands of academia and family.

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Posted June 22, 2008

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Dust Yourself Off

Luis H. Zayas suggests that family space can offer both respite from and support for academic labor.

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Posted January 28, 2008

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Put Yourself in the Equation

Margaret Beale Spencer attests that integrating multiple personas can provide personal and professional satisfaction.

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Posted January 23, 2008

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Just Say No

Assess how full your plate is before agreeing to more work, advises Megan R. Gunnar.

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Posted January 16, 2008

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An N of One

If you're a member of a non-dominant group, the demands of representation affect scholarly productivity, explains Darrell P. Wheeler.

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Posted January 16, 2008

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Keeping the Door Open

Having a positive impact involves making daily choices about commitments and activities, explains Darrell P. Wheeler.

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Posted January 16, 2008

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A Juggling Act

Connecting research and community, explains Darrell P. Wheeler, is one way to become an agent of social change.

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Posted January 14, 2008

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Integration of Work and Family

Jeannette R. Ickovics speaks about having isolated time and integrated time when dealing with career and family responsibilities.

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Posted January 14, 2008

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Formal and Informal Support

Jeannette R. Ickovics describes how family support structures affect career trajectory.

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Posted December 6, 2007

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Having a Family Affects Your Research

Celia B. Fisher found a way to have both yin and yang in her life.

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