Scientific papers are the main way that scientists communicate the results of their studies to the rest of the scientific community. Getting your research published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal is critical for many careers in wildlife biology, but with hundreds of journals out there, how do you know which is the best for your paper and your career?
Best Statistics Books for Wildlife Biologists (and Probably Other Scientists Too)
Statistics does not come easy to me! Well, maybe it does, but the way it has been taught to me has certainly not made it easy.
Wildlife Biology Graduate Programs: Master’s or Ph.D.?
One of the biggest questions you will ask yourself in your career is “Should I get a Masters or Ph.D.?”
Best Job Websites for Wildlife Biology and Ecology
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…
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.
Wildlife Biology Job Interview Questions to Expect and Ask
Graduate school often focuses on prepping students for a career in academia, and largely ignores those who chose “alternative” careers…
