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Are Your Online Profiles Haunting You?

Rebecca Robinson | 14 October 2016

The internet has revolutionized the ability to quickly find information on any subject or person, but how well do the search results for your name reflect your current work, training and life? read more
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An Extra Dose of Inspiration For This Monday

Rebecca Robinson | 03 October 2016

In a recent CAM Lounge, OSA Fellow Kishan Dholakia, University of St. Andrews, U.K., poses some very interesting and inspiring questions, such as: does quantum friction exist? read more
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Bright Futures Q&A: Debbie Berebichez

Ilana Ostrin | 28 September 2016

OPN recently had the opportunity to talk with Debbie Berebichez about an increasingly hot topic for physics graduates: careers in data science. read more
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Is Your Workplace Diverse? Why Not?

Rebecca Robinson | 27 September 2016

The research of workplace diversity is helping to change harassment in STEM from an open secret into an open conversation. read more
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Is Finding Time to De-Stress Too Stressful? There’s Now an App for That

Rebecca Robinson | 14 September 2016

With only so many productive hours available, there is a new movement to turn de-stressing into the latest multitasking activity. read more
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As The Days Shorten, Do You Have Room For A Shadow?

Rebecca Robinson | 14 September 2016

Have you been searching for a way to have a meaningful impact the future of STEM education? Invite high school students to come work with you for a day! read more
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Bright Futures Q&A: Michelle Xu

Hannah Bembia | 27 October 2014

Michelle Ye-Chen Xu, a member of the Intel Data Center Group, talks with OPN about her career path and current work in server rack networking and integration. read more
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How to Give a Great Research Presentation

Andrea Brear | 23 October 2014

Giving an effective and engaging research presentation requires proper preparation and practice. Here are some great tips to get you started. read more
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Painlessly Managing Your Workload

Arti Agrawal | 02 October 2014

A lecturer at City University London, U.K., shares advice on managing a demanding workload. read more
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How to Tell Your Advisor That You're Leaving Academia

Jena Pitman-Leung | 28 August 2014

A career development consultant walks OPN through one of the more upsetting aspects of the career transition process - saying goodbye to your mentor. read more