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OpinionThriving as a Deaf chemistry PhD student
Asma Sheikh talks about growing up, discovering her passion for chemistry and being a teaching assistant
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OpinionDo chemists die young?
Death notices for chemists suggest perhaps not, despite the hazards found in many labs
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CareersFor chemistry to thrive, it needs to become less cliquey
We need to help more people break through the barriers of tight networks
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OpinionMy assistance dog gave me the confidence to start a PhD
When anxiety threatens, Phoenix is on hand to help
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OpinionThe chemical industry is falling short on supporting women
Unless barriers are broken down, the future of the industry is unsustainable
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CareersThe early-career engineer showcasing women in the chemical industry
Jordan Riddle explains how embracing change and extra curricular activities has benefited her work in chemical production
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NewsVenezuela’s contested presidential election brings both chaos and hope
The country’s scientific enterprise is at a crisis point, but many believe a González presidency would bring the dawn of a new era for Venezuelan research
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OpinionWorking in the chemical industries, plural
Despite often being presented as a monolith, there’s a huge variety of activities, working practices and reaction scales across industrial research
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CareersLong hours are a short-term solution for skills shortages
Instead, we need to invest in making careers more attractive
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OpinionA holistic approach to success
Three activities that helped me to thrive in academia and beyond
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OpinionThe power of a printed chart
Even in this online era, some things are still best kept on paper
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CareersShould I stay or should I go?
Two colleagues in academia and industry reflect on their career choices
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OpinionHow hoarding knowledge is hurting the industry in the long run
Sharing results that are not commercially viable would speed up research
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NewsElemental analysis under scrutiny again as competition raises accuracy questions
Doubts grow over the standard used by journals as competition highlights 26% failure rate with simple molecule
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NewsHow can your lab cut water use in reflux reactions?
Practical advice builds on a new study comparing air-cooled condensers
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CareersSlow progress reforming academia creates its own generation gap
Requirements from funders and hiring committees have a cultural influence
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