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"I have realised that I can empower myself to improve things for my own and others' benefits."

If your advisor doesn't own a group copy of citation software, convince him or her to purchase one. If your PI's a cheapskate, invest in your own copy.

"This workshop provided a much-needed forum on issues relevant to women scientists."

Clearly, high-performance computing is a rising area of study with a myriad of applications and research-development experiences.

"The board recommends creating partnerships between businesses and educational institutions to prepare students, primarily trained for academia, for entrance into the private sector."

"Lo que los estudiantes aprenden planteando sus propios problemas matemáticos es que las matemáticas son una poderosa herramienta y que uno nunca sabe las suficientes matematicas."

Asian scientists are a major presence in U.S. biomedical research labs. So why do so few hold leadership positions?

"I think that looking at the observable effects of diversity on a group’s performance is a really fruitful way to get a sense of what diversity really means." --Samuel R. Sommers

"There is no single word I can use to describe my first year. I've been happy, stressed, frustrated, and tired, but this is the most fun I have had in quite some time!"

The 3-day workshop, held from 18 to 20 August 2004 at the AAAS building in Washington, D.C., provided students with a wealth of information including funding sources, networking skills, grant writing, and career development strategies.

Cuker felt he was meant to help minority students become aquatic scientists, which is why he created the ASLO Minorities Program in 1989.

We must make it seem natural for male scientists to say, "I can't make that meeting, I have to pick up my kids"!

--Julia Goodfellow

From the director and board to the directorates and offices at NSF, these specialists play a vital role in making sure the science policy "machine" runs smoothly.