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A framework for working smarter and harder
Graduate school is about more than mastering research—it is an opportunity to build leadership, communication, and career development skills that extend far beyond the lab. Drawing on experiences as a first-generation student and early-career researcher, this reflection explores practical lessons for approaching doctoral training with purpose, agency, and a long-term perspective.
Community Voices
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Landing a faculty position: Ben Vincent
Interviews from newly appointed faculty members shed light on the path to landing a faculty position.
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Landing a faculty position: Arun Peter
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Yeast 2026: Where the yeast community comes alive
Policy & Advocacy
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Successful advocacy—R&D funding protected for FY26
The collective voice of the scientific community is a powerful tool. Help us make a difference.
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Why scientists’ voices matter in Congress: A conversation with Adriana Bankston on the importance of federal research advocacy
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When U.S. scientific research isn’t funded, the economy takes a hit
Science & Publishing
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How many genes is too many? Breeding crops to withstand the elements
Researchers show that the key to helping crops withstand shifting conditions may lie in balancing speed with flexibility.
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From Arabidopsis to Zea mays, there’s a knowledgebase for that
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How iconic campus trees can help build equity in genomic education
From the Archives
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Cold-loving fungi fight frostbite, but can’t take the heat
To the unaided eye, Antarctic soil and alpine glaciers may appear to be barren wastelands devoid of life. But some microbes call hostile habitats like these home. Research on one such organism, published in the latest issue of G3, reveals some of the mechanisms behind cold adaptation—and explains why these otherwise hardy creatures can’t survive…