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From Paper to Presentation: Redesigning Existing Figures for Slides

January 15, 2024 Scientific figures do not equally suit all contexts. A figure designed for a paper will often be information-dense; multiple panels illustrate multiple ideas, multiple axes and color bars show the impact of numerous variables, annotations highlight specific caveats, and an extensive caption explains the whole thing. This can work well where a figure demonstrates the… View Article
Will Your Article Reach Peer Review?

April 7, 2023 Most researchers are familiar with the peer review process, though some may be less familiar with the preliminary editorial review process. When a journal receives an article, the editors decide whether or not to advance the submission to peer review. After peer review, the editors decide whether or not to publish the article…. View article
Using Generative AI for Your Scientific Writing? Be Aware of Journal Policies

August 27, 2023 For researchers, an important factor to consider when deciding whether to use generative AI for scientific writing are the policies of journals. Publishers’ editorial policies on generative AI range from a ban unless explicit permission is given by the editors (e.g. Science) to the more common position of disclosure in the manuscript (e.g. JAMA Network,… View Article
Reflecting on my years as a CEE Communication Fellow

September 20, 2024 After four and a half years (and 158 coaching appointments!), my role as a CEE Communication Fellow is coming to an end. Our Comm Lab manager, Jared, suggested I write up some thoughts on my time in this position, and I considered this an excellent opportunity to say goodbye to the lab and reflect on… View Article
On Finding and Choosing a Postdoc

June 27, 2022 On Finding and Choosing a Postdoc After years of working on your Ph.D. the end is finally in sight! You’ve weighed your options, thought about your career goals, and decided that a postdoctoral position is the next logical step for you. What now? Finding a postdoctoral position can be a challenging and somewhat mysterious task…. View Article