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Opinion

Looking for an International Research Job?

For U.S.-trained scientists searching for early-career research opportunities in other countries, Sonali Majumdar suggests some approaches to consider.

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The Ripple Effects of Draining the Ph.D. Pool

Deep cuts to federal research funding and crackdowns on international students could mean far fewer graduate students next fall and beyond. If that happens, undergraduates, faculty and research productivity would all suffer.

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As Universities Yield to Trump, Higher Ed Unions Are Fighting

From lawsuits to protests, labor organizations representing faculty, grad students and other workers are resisting. Discussions about what to do next continue.

Cornell Grad Student Who Faced Deportation Leaves U.S. Himself

Momodou Taal, the Cornell University graduate student who said his institution effectively tried to deport him in the fall over...
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A Timeline for Job Search Success

Job searching is a lot like house hunting—to be ready to jump on the right opportunity when it arises, you’ll need to start preparing early, Ashley Brady writes.

ICE Detains U of Alabama Doctoral Student, Iran Native

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained a University of Alabama doctoral student and Iranian native. A spokesperson told Inside Higher...
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What Happens When You Read a Job Description With a Growth Mindset?

New career possibilities can open up when you start with the bias toward “I’m qualified,” Rachel Bernard writes.

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The Fallacy of ‘Treating All Students the Same’

Improving mentorship of underrepresented STEM trainees starts with awareness of the different barriers many face, John M. Herbert and Nicole M. Dickson-Karn write.