As scientists, it’s hard to think about bragging on our accomplishments or extolling our results. But being able to communicate our contributions is key to advancing our careers. In scientific writing, we are taught to use a passive, third person style. We talk about things […]
Likely, you have had a faculty member write a letter of recommendation for you. We use letters of recommendation to get into academic programs, apply for grants and scholarships, or apply for stipends and awards. The letter writer assesses your qualities, characteristics, and capabilities to […]