For students Missed opportunities: the personal statement Today's post is in response to several students who asked me to discuss the personal statement in graduate, fellowship, and award applications. Specifically, I'll address common misconceptions, explain why the personal statement is more important than you might think, and provide guidance on writing a strong
News And so it begins ... Well, I started a blog. I never really thought of myself as someone who gives great career advice. I just answered students’ questions the best I could—about grad school, research opportunities, and how to build a meaningful career in science. But over the years, something surprising happened. Student after
