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Opportunities are expanding for natural and social scientists willing to tackle climate change.

Early-career scientists interested in climate change need a unique blend of skills that often must be acquired informally.

Two young paleontologists tell how they got involved in the fieldwork that uncovered Ardipithecus ramidus in Ethiopia and how their careers have evolved since.

Portuguese cellular biologist Mónica Bettencourt-Dias sees promoting science communication as an integral part of her job.

Spanish statistician David Rossell supports other biomedical scientists while pursuing his own research.

A mother of three and winner of a European Research Council starting grant, Michal Sharon has managed to have both a family and a scientific career.

Laia Crespo accumulated academic, industry, and business credentials as she built her career as an investment manager.

Ongoing reforms of the science system in Poland give molecular biologist Agnieszka Chacinska great hopes for the country's future.

An early success in growing indium gallium nitride quantum dots put the career of material scientist Rachel Oliver on a fast track.

Begoña Vitoriano Villanueva uses her mathematical skills to help humanitarian aid organizations respond to natural disasters.

Faculty who teach science to nonmajors promote science literacy while finding space in the classroom to unleash their creativity.

The idea of intentionally manipulating Earth's climate remains controversial, but research is under way to assess the pros and cons.

If implemented well, Europe's Bologna-process reforms may offer students opportunities to shape higher education around their needs.

Engineers, biologists, mathematicians, physicists, and chemists can all contribute to the development of medical devices and assistance technologies.

Elena Dukhovlinova tracked transmission chains between infected individuals by looking at the genetic diversity and evolutionary relatedness of their virus populations.

Early-career scientists who want their research to inform policymaking need to learn how to navigate the public arena and communicate effectively.

First trained as a biology and geology teacher, Portuguese researcher Nuno Henrique Franco looks to improve science by improving animal welfare.

Growing up in the Kruger National Park in South Africa allowed Reinette Biggs to shape her research career in unusual ways.

Trained as a chemist, Jason Chin is rewriting central dogmas of biology by coaxing cells to make proteins containing novel amino acids.

Voluntary activities such as helping to organize conferences offer early career scientists opportunities to gain new skills and broaden horizons.