Several new studies offer insights into the mental load mothers take on, the motherhood penalty, unexpected advantages of WFH ...

Second Sunday Series — This is the seventh of 12 columns on career planning post-60, which will appear the second Sunday of each month from September through August. We’ve been talking since September ...

A scientist wearing protective gear in a laboratory adds liquid to a glass flask. The lead investigator of a study of the effects of cancellations of US National Institutes of Health grants next plans ...

The United States is a global leader in training and employing the best scientists from all over the world. However, international scientists trained in the U.S. are increasingly exploring global ...

Many students come to their career advising appointments with just one question: What do Ph.D. (or master’s) students who earned a degree in my field go on to do professionally if they don’t become a ...

Humanitarian Engineering (HE) programs aim to train engineers to improve the health, prosperity, and welfare of underserved and historically marginalized communities in America and abroad. These ...

For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Community track focuses on Climate Risk, Heath & Decision Making. The track invites applied research that identifies how climate-related stressors (e.g., heat, ...

While it’s been almost two years since the peak of the "Great Resignation," many professionals are continuing to reevaluate their employers and career options. How do you choose a career path when you ...

A bachelor’s degree in physics opens up varied career paths in academia, industry, and education. However, the diversity of paths can make the college to career transition difficult for many students.

An award of $76,000 is paid to each fellow’s institution in the form of a two-year grant. Potential fellows must ensure compliance with their institution’s requirements for applications for external ...