Career Magazine

"Of the 15 young scientists who've received awards in 2002 and 2003, 10 have already made the transition to tenure-track positions at top universities."

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"Whether they aim for a more lab-oriented experience or lean more to the modeling and computational side, postdocs are able to consult with experimentalists, theorists, and experts of every kind."

"The COW program is designed to provide at-risk youth with opportunities and tools that will prepare them to achieve success during high school, college, and beyond."

"The issue of how much of your salary a university will require you to recover on grants is critical to the overall support that your department/institution will give you during your career, and therefore should be near the top of the list of factors when deciding on taking a position."