Graduate school. A challenge? Most definitely! Toxic? No, thanks!
10/1/2019
“A PhD should be challenging.” This is true, but there is a fine line between a culture that pushes you to do your very best, and a toxic one that breaks you down.
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The Academy Says "#MeToo"
8/1/2018
Sexual Harassment of Women, a ‘searing’ report published by the National Academies, points to the urgency of addressing sexual harassment in higher education. Nearly 50% of women in science, engineering, and medicine report having experienced sexual harassment.
difficult behavior and harassment
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Bystander Twitter Storm
7/27/2018
Bystander intervention can be an effective way to interrupt harassment and other forms of abusive behavior -- on campus and beyond.
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50% is Too High - Time to Address PhD Dropout
4/6/2018
“Why Do So Many Graduate Students Quit?” Te-Erika Patterson’s Atlantic Daily article suggests that universities may be contributing to this high rate of attrition.
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GOOGLE Says….Work Better Together
3/29/2018
Google analyzed performance metrics and discovers having good communication and problem-solving skills as the highest hiring criterion.
group work, work environment
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What’s Causing the Grad Student Mental Health Crisis?
3/9/2018
“New study says graduate students’ mental health is a ‘crisis’” says author Colleen Flaherty in a March 2018 Inside Higher Ed article.
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Civility Matters
5/9/2017
Mastering Civility, a new book by Georgetown University management professor Christine Porath, is a concise and compelling look at the increasing prevalence and mounting costs of incivility in the workplace.
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What Makes a Group Productive?
5/20/2016
It is no secret that working in groups is on the rise and the ability to do so effectively is highly sought after. But what makes a group great? The answer may surprise you.
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Scholars Working Better Together
1/26/2016
As scientists work on things like climate change and global hunger, having a diverse group of experts can provide a broad platform of inquiry and expertise.
group work
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No Time to be Nice
7/27/2015
‘No Time to Be Nice’ a recent NYTimes article, reports that people claim they are rude because they are overloaded – and don’t have time to be nice.
difficult behavior and harassment, work environment