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The Ph.D. Is Not a Pit Stop for Creative Writers

Don’t do a Ph.D. program because you want to work on your novel.

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Choose Student Support, Not Surveillance

The best defense against AI misuse is not better detection but better conditions for learning.

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Why Authenticity Is the Wrong Standard for Faculty Hiring

What makes a candidate “authentic” is in the eye of the beholder.

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Opinion

Navigating the Postdoc’s Hidden Curriculum

Understanding unspoken expectations can help you make more out of your postdoc—and make you a stronger candidate for your next role.

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The Real Problem With AI in STEM Education

The issue isn’t that our students are using it. It’s that they aren’t equipped to evaluate its outputs.

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Opinion

On Leading People Who Don’t Want to Be Led

Many faculty say this is not the job they signed up for. They need leaders who see this and who are looking out for them.

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I’ve Got My Pilot Data. … Now What?

Here’s how to leverage pilot data for your best shot at federal funding.

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The Self-Declared Pseudosabbatical

By treating breaks in the academic calendar more intentionally, faculty can carve out informal periods of time away between once-every-seven-years sabbaticals.