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Sandrine Etienne-Manneville "knew exactly what she was doing, where the project was going, and what needed to be done," says former postdoc supervisor Alan Hall.

How should you spend your time if your goal is to be a successful, well-rounded, happy person?

"We are trying to define new syndromes and new diseases in human genetics," says M.D.-Ph.D. Heather Mefford.

Talking to journalists for the first time is often a sink-or-swim experience, but preparation can improve the odds that your scientific work is disseminated accurately to the public.

The field is still in its infancy, but synthetic biology is evolving fast and gaining support.

The field is still in its infancy, but synthetic biology is evolving fast and gaining increasing support.

A microbiologist, a mechanical engineer, and a chemist tell Science Careers how they ended up in synthetic biology.

French virologist Ali Saïb is getting praise for his research achievements, his science communication activities, and his efforts to attract a diversity of people to scientific careers.

Spanish biologist David Ràfols used his experience in the food industry and public technology-transfer offices to create his own open-innovation company.

Italian scientists on short-term contracts defend their futures by protesting cuts in research funding and jobs.

Understanding the expectations of your supervisor and your contributions as an undergraduate will make your summer research internship all the more valuable.

Curiosity, boldness, and single-mindedness won Austrian scientist Konrad Hochedlinger a place in cell reprogramming, Science’s breakthrough of the year for 2008.

A new program launched by the French government allows Ph.D. students to sell their skills to nonacademic sectors and expand their career opportunities.

Spaniard Juan A. Añel has established himself quickly in atmospheric physics while still finding time for other professional activities.

Recently nominated as the best young scientist in Hungary, chemistry Ph.D. student Imre Miklós Szilágyi has been striving to succeed with the desire to glorify God.

Minority women in European science must struggle daily to confront an issue that remains taboo.

Blending a passion for the arts into a scientific career can greatly enrich both experiences.

Trained as a biologist, Angelo Vermeulen eventually reconciled his talent for the arts with his scientific curiosity.

Tiago Fleming Outeiro visited several countries and applied research environments before returning home to Portugal and fundamental biology.

Institutional service may be an annoyance and a distraction, but not doing your share can hurt your career.