Resources
This is a highly selective list of resources that interest and engage our clients.
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Career Advice Articles Published by Chris Edwards in Elsevier/BioMedNet's HMS Beagle
Publishing and Writing Advice
- Getting Your Paper to the Right Journal: A Case Study of an Academic Paper
- Nature Peer Review Debate
- Ten Simple Rules for Getting Published
- The Art of Scientific Writing: How to Get Your Research Published!
- The Art of Successful Publication
- The Role of the Manuscript Reviewer in the Peer Review Process
Interesting Podcasts
- Radio Lab Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Science with a smile.
Job and Career Resources
- Biospace Great place to keep up with local and national industry news.
- Headhunter Lists
- Marks Guide Lists many local networking events in business and science.
- NatureJobs Essential job-hunting site.
- Science Careers More than just a place to search for jobs.
- Ten Simple Rules for Choosing Between Industry and Academia Helpful PLoS article on career choices by David B. Searls
Political Resources for Scientists
- KCRW’s Left, Right and Center Perhaps the best weekly analysis of American Politics.
- Scientists & Engineers for America SEA seeks to have government policy formed on the basis of evidence and to engage the scientific community in the political process.
Recommended Blogs and Websites
- Edge Wide-ranging discussions between scientific leaders.
- Nature Network Fun and useful online communities for scientists on both sides of the pond.
- Science Blogs The first place to go to find good blogging about all aspects of science.
- TED Technology, Entertainment, and Design, with plenty of great science.
Resources for Helping Scientists and Physicians in Developing Countries
- Congo Medical Relief Its mission is to identify and procure medical supplies and equipment and build local capacity in underserved areas in the Congo.
- LabX You can list used equipment as free to non-profit organizations or universities here.
- Project Cure Another place to donate medical supplies and resources.
Science and Industry News
- Alerts from Science Magazine Customized emails on any and all subjects, daily or weekly.
- Fierce Biotech Good daily update sent to your inbox.
- GenomeWeb Industry news also delivered to your inbox.
Women in Science
- New National Academy Study on Gender Differences in Scientific Career Stages How gender differences affect scientific careers at different stages. Some surprises here.
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