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

Two issues important to postdocs and other science trainees have been elevated recently to the federal level.

The deeper your idea cuts into the heart of a field, the more your peers are likely to challenge you, and only time will reveal whether your work is transformative, incremental, or wrong.

Edwina McGlinn will be Australia's first program leader under a new partnership with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.

Volunteers can help scientists collect data, but researchers must be diligent in keeping them informed and motivated.

In a debate long dominated by industry voices, statistician and tech expert Norman Matloff speaks up for the little people.

Shouldn't scientists blow more things up? Introducing the first humor column about being, and becoming, a scientist.

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.

A long-term commitment and a supportive environment allow the Yale Melanoma Research Group to excel.

Why are we most fascinated by the irrelevant aspects of science?

After lengthy talks, and some strategic arm-twisting, the University of California comes to terms with its postdoc union.

Everyone feels a bit nervous from time to time, and a little anxiety can improve performance -- but excessive anxiety can be disabling and derail careers.

The Career Development and Diversity Center at Stanford learned valuable lessons about designing a team science training program.

Our Experimental Error columnist asks, "Who are the people in your fume hood?"

A spate of recent books presents a wide range of analyses -- and some common answers -- about what ails academe.

On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of our first issue, the editor of Science Careers makes a few observations and suggestions.

Partway through her Ph.D., Rosalind Pidcock realized she wanted to talk and write about science, not be a scientist herself.

Over tea, our columnist considers what the congressional elections might mean for the prospects of science and scientists.

Research integrity is the sum of all the routine decisions that scientists make every day.