Working Drafts: The ChemE Communication Lab Blog
Keep up with the latest initiatives, perspectives, and quick takes from the ChemE Communication Lab team.
Watch this blog for series on manuscript writing, career planning, and adapting to virtual formats. Explore posts by topic below or scroll through our archive.
Win a 10K research grant in the Comm Lab postdoc grant writing contest
June 16, 2021 Postdocs, are you ready to become a more independent researcher? Hone your grant writing skills and compete to win a 10K research grant in the Comm Lab postdoc grant writing contest.
Enter the ChE Comm Lab Post-It Research Competition
April 8, 2021 Sketch out your research on a 3-inch square to win prizes and hone your visual communication skills. Entries will be accepted through April 23.Peer review: an imperfect way to build more perfect science
March 23, 2021 The peer review process is imperfect; at times it can be mentally, emotionally, and professionally challenging. But, by keeping a positive attitude and an open mind, peer review can be a good opportunity to significantly strengthen your science
Five ways to up your networking game without changing out of your pajamas
January 21, 2021 Networking can be intimidating but by following these easy, low-effort tips, you will be well on your way to building a solid networking base that can help move you towards your next career step.
Manuscript Writing 101: Before you write
September 3, 2020 The most challenging part of writing happens before you put pen to paper. Developing your story’s framework and identifying your audience informs your scientific approach and guides your writing.