I've been enjoying Mastadon but have missed the academic side of things--I used to find so many resources for students and faculty on Twitter. I realized that I need to start doing them myself and maybe we'll build a community. So, here I go:
New book for grad students found on JSTOR: Grad School Life: Surviving and Thriving Beyond Coursework and Research, Kory-Westlund, Columbia University Press, www-jstor-org.ezproxy.lib.vt.e…

#academicchatter #gradschool #gradstudents #academiclife

This issue was a tough one to publish, but I need you to know: If you're struggling in #academia, you are not alone. 🫶

Please share with anyone who needs to hear this.

I quit academia and I don't regret it at all.
In the post I am sharing why I am happier and feel like I am doing more for the scientific community outside of academia.

#academiclife #openscience #academicchatter #ichbinhanna

heidiseibold.ck.page/posts/why…

👣 Why leaving academia helped me do more for science

In May 2021 I left academia. I am finally ready to tell my story why I did and why I belief that I can do more for science from where I am now. From an outsiders perspective I had a fabulous career in science.

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