Category: Career

New research suggests that while teamwork is celebrated in arenas like the Paris Olympics, it may be less beneficial for early-career scientists aiming for academic success. The study, led by Donna Ginther, the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Kansas, reveals that larger team sizes in academic disciplines can adversely…

EurekAlert!, a leading science news service, is taking significant steps to empower the next generation of science journalists by expanding access to its resources. Aspiring reporters from student news outlets, such as campus newspapers and radio stations, will now be eligible for journalist-memberships. This initiative aims to provide budding journalists with essential hands-on experience, enabling…

Virtual job interviews have become the norm in a post-pandemic world, but a new breakthrough in artificial intelligence might change how hiring managers evaluate candidates in these digital meetings. A recent study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, underscores the importance of maintaining eye contact during online interviews, revealing it can significantly affect interpersonal evaluations…