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Before You Lead: 6 Core Principles When Managing a Research Group
- May 26, 2015
Managing a team is both a very challenging and very rewarding endeavor. It takes time and physical, mental, and capital resources to effectively manage and lead a team to triumph. It requires both a holistic attitude and a detail orientation, and it takes exceptional communication and strategic planning skills on your part to ensure your team is meeting (and hopefully exceeding) your expectations.
Managing a Research Group
- May 19, 2015
What does it take to lead and manage a successful, productive and cohesive research group? In this webinar, we will delve into the fundamentals of leadership and teambuilding, specifically as it relates to a research group environment.
Women in the Geosciences: Practical, Positive Practices Toward Parity
- May 8, 2015
From identifying gender-related issues in STEM fields to increasing diverse participation, this publication proves an invaluable resource for everyone in the geoscience community.
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Internships 101: The Benefits of Internships to Interns and Their Employers
- Mar 24, 2015
Internships are offered by organizations not out of philanthropy, but rather as an inexpensive way to “audition” new talent. There is great value to be had in pursuing an internship, whether you plan on a research career or not, and the skills and experience that you gain will serve you well in any profession.
Christopher Thorton
- Feb 26, 2015
Read about Lead Program Officer for Research, Conservation and Exploration at the National Geographic Society, Christopher Thorton.
The Surprising, Hidden Return on Investment of Optimizing Your Conference Participation
- Dec 2, 2014
There is hidden value in every conference you attend. Learn how to identify and extract that value. Discover how to get the most out of attending an academic or industry conference, how to behave with speakers, how to meet the most important people at the conferences, and how to identify the most valuable sessions, events, and other experiences at the conference.
10+ (Surprising!) Ways You Can Use LinkedIn to Advance Your Career and Profession
- Oct 21, 2014
Allow me to get right to the point: Get on LinkedIn, then Get active in LinkedIn, then you’ll Get a job via LinkedIn.
Zack Lawrence
- Oct 14, 2014
Read about ExxonMobil Acquisition Project Technical Lead Geophysical Operations Zack Lawrence.
10 (Surprising!) Ways You Can Use LinkedIn to Advance Your Career and Profession
- Oct 7, 2014
Improve your profile and also customize a plan to optimize your presence on LinkedIn. In this webinar, learn how LinkedIn is utilized by successful people in your field and how it is used as a hiring technique to identify potential among employers!
Association of Polar Early Career Scientists Promotes Professional Skills
- Jun 7, 2014
Although focused on polar and cryospheric scientists, APECS’s resources give general advice that can help scientists of all disciplines develop “soft skills.”
I Am About to Graduate – What on Earth Do I Do Now? 10 Things You Can Do Now to Get a Job
- May 13, 2014
In this webinar, you will learn what you can do RIGHT NOW to get a job and advance in your career. In discussing a strategic plan that you can adapt at any stage of your career, you'll feel more confident and excited about what your future holds.