Careers

Researchers Offer Rules for an Antiracist Lab

Hannah Greenwood | 08 October 2020

Two scientists outline what they say are 10 actionable steps that PIs can take to begin addressing racial inequities in STEM. read more  

Careers

Career Advice from Elsa Garmire and Bill Phillips

Hannah Greenwood | 15 September 2020

Two optics luminaries shared stories and insights from their impressive careers during a professional-development session at FiO+LS 2020. read more  

Careers

Lab Classes During a Pandemic

Hannah Greenwood | 01 September 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has forced traditionally hands-on lab courses to adapt to a more flexible format—here’s how some instructors are transitioning to remote instruction. read more  

Careers

Shaghik Atakaramians on Leadership

Rebecca Robinson | 04 August 2020

An engineer discusses the role of empowerment in her career and in leading a research group. read more  

Careers

Fatima Toor on Mutual Respect

Rebecca Robinson | 21 July 2020

An assistant professor talks about the value of treating mentees as colleagues. read more  

Careers

Anna Bezryadina on Being Supportive

Rebecca Robinson | 07 July 2020

An assistant professor shares the impact a good mentor can have. read more  

Careers

Goutam K. Samanta on Mentoring

Rebecca Robinson | 23 June 2020

An associate professor discusses the value of interacting with students and group members both in and out of the lab. read more  

Careers

Marija Furdek on Networking—Optical and Professional

Rebecca Robinson | 09 June 2020

An assistant professor of optical networks discusses the value of establishing professional relationships. read more  

Careers

Yoshitaka Kurosaka’s Expansive Outlook

Rebecca Robinson | 26 May 2020

A researcher working with electro-optical components in nanotechnology shares the importance of maintaining a wide perspective. read more  

Careers

Overcoming Challenges with Danuta Sampson

Rebecca Robinson | 24 March 2020

A research fellow discusses her belief that challenges make life interesting. read more