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Maharashtra by the numbers
Bangalore and the south may be India's main information-technology centre, but the country's science hub arguably lies within the state of Maharashtra, home to the cities of Mumbai and Pune.
- K. S. Jayaraman
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Spotlight on Maharashtra
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The path less travelled
The academic track is riddled with risks, yet most still believe it to be the safest career route for the devoted scientist. Andrea Schweitzer suggests a different way.
- Andrea Schweitzer
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Investing in jobs
More venture capital has gone into biotech than any other industry in the past year.
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Portal of opportunity
Online resource aims to support a diverse scientific workforce.
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Nadine Gassner
Biophysical chemist Nadine Gassner, associate director of the University of California at Santa Cruz's Chemical Screening Center, has won the Ellen Weaver Award for mentoring, from the Northern California chapter of the Association of Women in Science.
- Virginia Gewin
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Getting better at biotech
Researchers seeking the latest biotechnology expertise have several options. Paul Smaglik reports.
- Paul Smaglik
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Keystone takes minority views on board
Symposia bring young minority scientists into conference-planning process.
- Kendall Powell
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Gatekeeper's burden
It takes a special combination of thick skin and scientific enthusiasm to be a journal editor. Kendall Powell gets tips from a chosen few.
- Kendall Powell
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UK science enrolment up
Initiative to boost student interest in science may explain increase.
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Cheng-An Lin
Cheng-An Lin, a biomedical engineer at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) in Taiwan, received the 2010 Young Investigator Award from the International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) on 25 January.
- Virginia Gewin
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Golden opportunity
According to some metrics, Indiana's life-sciences sector is among the nation's top performers. But there are financial and other challenges. Karen Kaplan maps out the possibilities.
- Karen Kaplan
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EU students stay static
Universities and governments need better policies to help European students work and study abroad.
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Institute forges ahead
Virginia research institute aims to recruit six to eight neuroscience research groups.
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Academics take salary hit
Recession has meant significant pay cuts for US faculty members and researchers.
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Spotlight on Chemistry
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Mara Mather
Mara Mather, associate professor of gerontology and psychology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, has received the American Psychological Association's award for early-career contributions.
- Virginia Gewin
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Beauty contest
For those who don't mind researching the tints, smells, sheens and softeners that contribute to everyday cosmetic products, the industry can offer a rewarding career path. Alaina Levine reports.
- Alaina Levine
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Wellcome translation
The UK Wellcome Trust launches new PhD studentships in several fields.
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Better prospects
UK oil, gas and petrochemical employers expect to hire researchers this year.
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Speak up
Peter Fiske argues that too many young scientists adopt a passive voice, to the detriment of their careers.
- Peter Fiske
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Lidia Brito
Lidia Brito, Mozambique's former science minister, now heads the science-policy division at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris.
- Virginia Gewin
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Highlight:Physics
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Highlight:Francophone Countries
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Cultivating new talent
Concerns about food shortages, land use, climate change and biodiversity have created a huge need for interdisciplinary researchers focused on agriculture. Virginia Gewin investigates the opportunities.
- Virginia Gewin
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Salary boost
Negotiating for a pay rise can be a smooth, fruitful process if you follow a few guidelines, says Deb Koen.
- Deb Koen
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German paper chase to end
Funding agency cuts number of publications needed for grant applications.
- Quirin Schiermeier
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Reserves 'win–win' for fish and fishermen
Marine protection areas could offer fisheries a boost.
- Rex Dalton
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A step towards transparency
The lot of women scientists would improve with more openness in policy and practice, argues Jan Bogg.
- Jan Bogg
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Back to school
Instructing teenagers about science requires patience and a flair for presentation. Quirin Schiermeier reports on the prospects for scientists-turned-teachers in three countries.
- Quirin Schiermeier
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Highlight:Postgraduate Opportunities
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Spotlight on New York
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Institute gets gift windfall
Philanthropist's gift will yield 300 research and lab-support jobs.
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Opportunities: The National Institutes of Health
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A foot in the door
A postdoctoral application should present a person's best scientific self on paper. Kendall Powell demystifies why some applicants shine and others miss the mark.
- Kendall Powell
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Spotlight on Postdoctoral Positions
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Self-doubt plagues female astronomers
Study seeks insight into astronomers' career paths.
- Karen Kaplan
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Small rise for US postdocs
NIH stipend increase not enough, says US National Postdoctoral Association.
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Jon Gluyas
Jon Gluyas of Durham University, UK, is the country's first professor of carbon capture and storage and geoenergy.
- Virginia Gewin
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Spotlight on Biotech / Pharma