Data Science in Entomology: A Students’ Guide for Tackling Big Data
Advances in technology have made analyzing large data sets ever more accessible—but there's still a steep learning curve. A graduate student in entomology shares her lessons learned for students getting started in data science.
Mentoring Undergraduates: How to Be a Guide for Genuine Research Experiences
Many graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in entomology and other sciences are in position to mentor undergraduate students as they earn their early experiences in research settings. Here's advice on how to foster successful up-and-coming scientists.
Reference Generators: An Entomology Student’s Review
As entomology students advance toward their degrees, the reference sections of their research papers grow and grow with each new project. One entomology graduate student tested out two free reference generator programs and offers her review of each.
Job Talks: How Entomology Students, Postdocs Can Prepare
The in-depth presentation that's part of many academic job interviews comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Here's some advice for building skills and experience to ace your next job talk.