Advice and Encouragement

Listen to sage advice and encouraging anecdotes from some of our senior researchers.

 

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Three Qualities of a Good Researcher

Enthusiasm, perseverance, and staying informed are three vital characteristics of a successful researcher, says Ihsan M. Salloum.

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A Pre-Tenure Risk

Teresa D. LaFromboise went against conventional advice in deciding to follow her passion.

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Advantages of a Broad Education

It takes a multi-disciplinary team to answer complex questions, asserts Stephen Hinshaw.

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You Can't be the Lone Ranger Anymore

David J. Kupfer stresses the importance of collaboration in research.

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Not Ready for Primetime

John Landsverk talks about getting a disappointing review from NIH.

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Take Advantage of Collaborative Opportunities

David J. Kupfer encourages researchers to take part in activities that encourage collaboration and networking.

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Education Research

David Klahr talks about pursuing education research pre-tenure.

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Bad Reviews

In the pub game, ego bruising is par for the course, notes David Klahr.

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It Took Me Awhile To Go Home That Day

An anecdote from John B. Reid about his first grant.

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Choosing Non-mainstream Research Topics

Junior researchers interested in studying minority populations should also conduct "mainstream" research, suggests Hirokazu Yoshikawa.

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