Joanne Kamens

Joanne Kamens
Joanne gained a PhD in Genetics from Harvard University.

Articles by Joanne Kamens

Never Leave an Empty Seat – A Simple Rule to Increase Your Networking at Scientific Talks

Never Leave an Empty Seat – A Simple Rule to Increase Your Networking at Scientific Talks

One of the great things about being scientists is that we are lifelong learners.  Scientists go to a lot of seminars, meetings and conferences.  The traditional, hour-long seminar is also a great way to learn a lot in a relatively short time. So it continues to amaze me how most scientists don’t take advantage of…

Talk to me: Good communication with your PhD supervisor / scientific advisor

Talk to me: Good communication with your PhD supervisor / scientific advisor

Few scientists in the training stage are lucky enough to have the perfect advisor (aka PhD supervisor PI, boss).  The reality is that most scientific advisors receive little to no training on how to be good mentors.  You may want to take a look at a companion post to this one called “Getting the Most…