I get lots of emails from wildlife biologists and ecologists-to-be asking for advice on what they need to do to get into those careers…
Category: Science
In the science category of career advice, I provide advice for scientists and scientists to be of all different ages. While I specialize in wildlife biology and ecology, a lot of the topics that I write on apply to scientists of all different disciplines. You’ll find advice on things like science writing and publishing manuscripts, navigating through graduate school, and my favorite statistics books. I also provide advice on those interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers. Several posts provide information for parents on how they can better prepare their child for a career in STEM as well as opportunities across the United States.
9 Tips for Aspiring Scientists of Any Age
Many parents contact me telling me that their child wants to be a wildlife biologist. Some children know when they are very young (that was not me) and parents want to know what they can do to help their child prepare for STEM careers at a young and have a scientist’s mindset.
Why I’m Writing a Book on Careers in Wildlife Biology
My motivation for writing this book on careers in wildlife biology is altruism…
The Ultimate Field Work Packing List for Biologists and Ecologists
Packing for your first field season can be super overwhelming!
The Long Postdoc and Seeking Comfort in Nontraditional Career Choices
A postdoc is a temporary position after you graduate with your Ph.D…
123 Fancy Scientists that Challenge the Scientist Stereotype
When people think of scientists, they typically think of – white men in lab coats…
9 Easy Steps to Write Your Response to Reviewer Comments
Getting reviewers’ comments back from a manuscript submission can be overwhelming…
Scientists Need a Bio
For my #FancyFriday #FancyScientist series, I post photos and write up a short summary of a scientist who likes to be a little fancy…
10 Tips for Overcoming an Academic Depression
It’s that time of year. Everyone starts talking about what a good year it’s been by posting summaries of all their accomplishments…
12 Free Things That Help My Career (and Happiness)
I am a big believer of getting what you pay for, but these 100%, completely free things have quite honestly changed my life…
