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A more interactive peer-review process can help authors build recognition, increase their impact, and win priority for their scientific work.

Science Careers looks at the pros and cons for young scientists to take part in interactive peer review processes both as authors and reviewers.
 

Postdoc Huajun Zhao, 42, is in custody on "a single count of economic espionage," reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
 

Research suggests potential gains for university STEM departments but likely losses for STEM workers.

While opportunities in computer science are likely to be strong in the coming years, there's another area with lots of science-related jobs: health care.

Noah Wilson-Rich started a company to support his work in bee immunity.

NIH is seeking feedback from the community on how best to improve graduate and postdoctoral training.

Fátima Al-Shahrour is working to interpret the genome to help select more effective drugs for cancer patients.

Computer science veteran Ed Lazowska argues that his field is poised to dominate careers in the sciences.

The university disputes the newspaper's account of a conflict involving claims of misconduct and an apparent suicide.
 

In an essay in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Donny Wong shares some key insights into how to successfully make the transition from a grad school bench to a corporate office.

Our sexy columnist ponders the importance of sexiness in science.

Once you've thought hard about your skills, interests, and values, it's time to narrow the range of career options you ought to consider.

As maps have changed, so have mapmakers.

You may be comfortable talking with scientists, but interviews with Human Resources are a different beast.

Lawyers, like scientists, struggle to find jobs.

Postdoc Vicky Miller writes that improvisation classes have made her a better scientist.

In Vienna, Eastern and central European scientists gathered to network and learn how to be more competitive for ERC grants.

A recent NSF report finds that efforts to improve the representation of women, minorities, and people with disabilities in science and engineering are slow going.

NIH branches out, presenting a videocast on interviewing for jobs beyond the ivory tower.