For some people the day comes when they have to declare the great Yes or the great No. He who refuses does not repent. Asked again, he would still say no.
Seeking a job in science? How hiring practices across industry and academia compare
In academia, hiring is characterized by an open competition model that promotes fairness, while industry opts for targeted recruitment to quickly secure top talent.
Jason Stanley leaves Yale for Canada due to Trump administration's funding tactics, believing it's jeopardizing democracy under the pretense of protecting against antisemitism.
Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture
Indigenous scientists are facing unprecedented challenges in academia due to political shifts affecting funding and support for their research and communities.
Jason Stanley leaves Yale for Canada due to Trump administration's funding tactics, believing it's jeopardizing democracy under the pretense of protecting against antisemitism.
Indigenous scientists are fighting to protect their data - and their culture
Indigenous scientists are facing unprecedented challenges in academia due to political shifts affecting funding and support for their research and communities.
I'm a Tenured Professor. What I've Seen Over the Years Has Led Me to a Secret Plan.
Before you go, could you use your tenured position to advocate for others at the institution who have less power? Graduate students organizing a union could always use more support from faculty.
I spent two years organizing an international conference. How do I get compensated for my work?
Academic work often includes unpaid tasks like organizing conferences, leading to issues like those faced by the distressed scientist. Understanding one's role is crucial.
Columbia professor marches for Gaza while funded by your tax dollars
Taxpayer dollars support a Columbia professor linked to pro-Hamas protests, raising concerns about academic funding and political activism in education.
Donald Fanger's contributions to academia and literature were significant and transformative, impacting students and colleagues alike over a prolific 70-year career.
Donald Fanger's contributions to academia and literature were significant and transformative, impacting students and colleagues alike over a prolific 70-year career.
It's true that many professors are politically liberal, and this liberalism has become pronounced, especially as the political right has shifted further right.
Don Turcotte, professor emeritus, tectonics pioneer, dies at 92 | Cornell Chronicle
Don Turcotte, influential geoscientist and engineer, passed away at age 92, remembered for his innovative work in mantle dynamics and extensive contributions to geoscience.
Rishi Sunak returns to alma mater with new Oxford and Stanford fellowships
Sunak's transition to academic life marks his first official move since returning to the backbenches, allowing him to address global economic and security challenges.
Gender bias might be working at level of whole disciplines
Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.