BEST Magazine Issue #2

Atlanta

BEST Program

Innovating Ph.D. Training Building Science Careers Creating Community

ISSUE 2, November 2014

ABOUT US

The recent work of the Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group, a component of the Advisory Committee for the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has demonstrated that the nation’s research enterprise is doing quite well at generating new PhDlevel researchers, most of whom receive their doctoral and postdoctoral training at academic institutions prior to entering the workforce.

However, and in contrast, only a minority of those PhDs are in academic faculty positions. Research 2

universities nationally, and in gener al, are failing to provide exposure to and training in career paths outside of tenured faculty positions.

In response to this need, the NIH established the “BEST program,” designed to support institutional efforts to Broaden Experiences in Scientific Training. The Atlanta BEST Program represents a joint effort by the two leading producers of biomedical research trainees in Georgia: Emory University (a private institution) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech, a public institution).

We are reshaping the preparation of the biomedical workforce. Approaches include career exploration and professional development programming for doctoral students and postdoctoral trainees. Faculty approaches to mentoring and innovative curriculum changes are also part of the BEST mission to aid research universities in training the scientific workforce for the array of professional occupations available to well-trained scientists.

Table of Contents Helping our scientific children bring out their BEST..............4 The Art of Negotiation.......................................................................6 BEST Advice: Job Interview Tips.....................................................9 Put down the pipette & pick up a paintbrush........................ 11 Failures are Oppurtunities for Success..................................... 13 An Introvert’s Guide to Networking.......................................... 14 The First Annual BEST Retreat...................................................... 16 Behind the Scenes with the Atlanta Science Festival.......... 22 Highlighted Resources................................................................... 24 Editor-in-Chief Kristen Thomas

Graphic Design Kristen Thomas & Tamara Hutto

Editors Kylie Ainslie, Darcie Cook, & Kellie Vinal

Photography Tamara Hutto

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Helping our scientific children bring out their BEST

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ew would disagree that raising children is a challenging endeavor and that no matter how many children one has, each one is different and what works with one doesn’t always work with the other. I’ve often referred to my graduate students and postdocs as my ‘scientific children’ and indeed have found that after welcoming one into the family it takes some time to figure out what makes each one of them tick. This process is generally fraught with a good deal of trial and error, but eventually trust develops and I manage to figure out what they need from me (and vice versa) to help them develop a good project (or three!) and learn how to solve problems. I often think to myself “it sure would be nice if they came with a set of instructions!” as this would spare us miscommunications and unfulfilled expectations.

Alas, when BEST trainees and their mentors were given an opportunity to participate in the Birkman Workstyle and Interests Assessment workshop, one of the more useful outcomes from that exercise was such a set of “coaching instructions”. Fortunately for my student and me, the information we received confirmed what we already knew regarding what buttons to push and which ones to avoid to keep her both engaged and motivated in the lab. More importantly, it also confirmed that given her interest in scientific education and outreach, it would be important for me as a mentor to continue encouraging and supporting her involvement in such activities away from the bench. Perhaps the more surprising discovery from participating in the Birkman assessment was what I learned about myself (and my needs) that will undoubtedly help me be a better mentor to her and her scientific siblings going forward.

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To go beyond the family analogy, I feel strongly that this kind of assessment applied to a research team would be very valuable in helping mentors form more effective, productive, and collaborative teams to move the science forward as well as create healthier training environments for our students and postdocs. In fact, I can say with certainty that after going through the Birkman and other BEST program activities, my student has become a better communicator and a much more effective project manager as her thesis project requires a well-orchestrated set of activities involving several people in the lab. Her level of confidence and productivity has definitely increased, but so has her ability to listen to input from others without becoming self-conscious or defensive. Overall, I feel that her participation in the BEST program has legitimized her interests in areas outside bench science and bolstered her confidence that pursuing such interests is necessary to find that which fulfills her most and helps her develop her scientific potential in ways few others have had the opportunity to explore.

For me, it’s been a privilege to be part of the BEST program as a mentor, and I look forward to supporting my graduate student’s participation in the program as she discovers non-academic scientific career alternatives that play to her strengths and passions. She has a pioneering spirit, so I know that she will blaze new trails for herself and other scientific siblings who will undoubtedly follow. Fortunately for them, the Emory-Georgia Tech BEST program can provide the tools and guidance to learn about and pursue alternative scientific careers. *Malú G. Tansey, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physiology Mentor to Graduate Student in Cohort 2

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“I can say with certainty that after going through the Birkman and other BEST program activities, my student has become a better communicator and a much more effective project manager...�

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The Art of Negotiation

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egotiation is defined as a discussion aimed at reaching an agreement. However, this literal definition fails to capture both the science and the art behind the crucial skill of negotiation. I always thought of negotiation as more of an emotional skill than a logical one. Classically, I was taught that negotiation centered on compromise for both parties. And while this did to some degree make sense, it failed to resonate with me as a truly effective technique. As an engineer I always wondered why emotionality and compromise were stressed when there should be a logical solution in which most parties could maximally benefit. The BEST program session on negotiation provided just that: a set of logical skills that could be used to improve the art of communication.

The BEST program seeks to provide exposure to a variety of topics related to leadership and communication skills. The negotiation session was one of the last leadership sessions cohort one participated in.

I expected this to be another session talking about compromise and all that other fluff, but I was pleasantly surprised by the instructor’s course of action.

Our instructor started off the session by quickly pointing out that typically the word negotiation is associated with compromise or meeting someone

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halfway. Right off the bat he called this assertion into question; stating that while compromising has its time and place, it is rarely the correct or optimal solution. To illustrate this point, he had the BEST trainees conduct a negotiation activity. In this hypothetical scenario, trainees where split into pairs and assigned one of two roles: a recruiter or a job seeker. The goal of the activity was for the recruiter and the job seeker to come to an agreement which maximized both of their needs. However, there were multiple issues on the table ranging from salary to paid time off, which made the negotiation process far form straight forward. Those who did well in this exercise were able to identify the importance of the issues to each party. This allowed them to compromise on issues of less importance in order to gain ground on issues which were more important to them.

The result of this activity was a set of very interesting guidelines to follow during negotiations. First, identify the issues and their importance to both parties.

Second, establish trust between yourself and the other party. Trust is the currency used during effective conversations. Finally, carry out a negotiation focused on compromise across multiple issues, but not on each individual issue separately. Pairs of trainees who sought compromise on each issue were quickly

overwhelmed by the scope of the negotiation, and thus not able to find the best solution for both parties.

This demonstrates the power of identifying what the key issues are for each party, and then approaching the negotiation with a more holistic scope.

The session not only stressed the logical skills behind negotiation, but also how these skills could best be applied on a per individual basis. The instructor closed by tying in the negotiation skills we had just practiced with our own personality types based on our Birkman assessment. This was one of the best parts of the lesson, and really drove home the importance of understanding your audience as well as the importance of communication skills to successfully arrive at an agreement.

This session did not dispel my notion that negotiation is an art. To an outsider, when performed correctly, negotiation and compromise is amazing to watch.

However, it is a set of key, logical approaches and communication skills, which when operating in concert, produce such beautiful results. This BEST session helped me and the other trainees take our first steps to becoming more effective negotiators. *Douglas White, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering Georgia Tech and Emory BEST Cohort 1

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BEST Advice: Job Interview Tips

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he time will come when classes are over, there are no more tests, and you have published the necessary number of publications to defend your dissertation. The next obstacle will be to navigate the treacherous job market, particularly the infamous job interview. Here are a few tips to successfully survive any job interview: 1) Make eye contact – Eye contact can be tricky: too little can be interpreted as disinterest and too much can seem like staring. Our eyes tend to flit to our surroundings during conversations, which is fine. Just make sure to look at your interviewer when you are talking to them.

2) Confirm the time of the interview – This is especially important if there is a time change between your location and the location of the job interview.

3) Dress appropriately – Generally, for interviews it is advised to dress formally.

4) Do not ask what your salary or benefits will be – Your salary and benefits will be part of the negotiations if you are offered a position.

5) Do not ask when you can begin further education – Asking about whether or not there are opportunities to further your education within the confines of the job you are interviewing for is perfectly acceptable.

However, it is not acceptable to ask when you can take advantage of this benefit during your interview.

6) Get plenty of sleep the night before – Complaining of being tired or falling asleep during an interview is unacceptable (it has happened)!

7) Do not chew gum 8) Do not be too shy – The interview is a chance for your potential future employer to get to know you.

They cannot get to know you if you do not talk.

9) Come prepared with questions – Prepare a list of questions specific to the company and position you are applying for. Asking well informed questions will indicate to the interviewer that you are very interested in the position.

10) Do not make inappropriate jokes or use inappropriate language *Kylie Ainslie, PhD Candidate, Biostatistics Emory Univeristy BEST Cohort 2

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Put down the pipette & pick up a paintbrush

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icture this: A group of hesitant scientists shuffle into a room filled with art supplies and are suddenly told they have ten minutes to express themselves artistically. For many researchers, that would seem an intimidating and confusing assignment, yet this is how Dr. Diana Gregory began the BEST program’s Introduction to Creativity session this August hosted in Georgia Tech’s Paper and Clay art studio. Participants spent the next few hours in a series of creative exercises meant to tap into the artistic side of the brain. We created three pieces based off the circular nature of mandala art and finished with a project inspired by the idea of associative process. This final project was extended into a collaborative venture in which we were asked to combine the ideas and images we identified in our own work with those from other students and postdocs in the class. Through this series of different activities we learned how to fuel creative thoughts, express those ideas and then how to work together to combine them. Dr. Gregory used each activity to impart on us how we can use creativity in our daily lives. We learned about the history of the idea of creativity, the different categories and ways to implement these concepts in problem solving.

Scientists tend to primarily use the analytical side of their brain in their work leaving the creative thought processes neglected. This neglect can threaten the ability of a scientist to push the boundaries of the accepted constructs and ideas of the scientific community. Most of the prized scientific discoveries are described as “innovative” or “revolutionary” and stemmed from ideas that challenged what was considered dogma, which is why it is so important to find time for those creative thoughts. Much in the same way, the BEST program seeks to emphasize the utility of a science PhD outside of the lab, something that may not always be given enough consideration

by PhD candidates.

I walked in a skeptic but walked out believing – believing that I could be creative every day, that I could use this knowledge to make my science better and that I gained a set of skills that many scientists do not take time to overtly develop. *Chelsey Ruppersberg, PhD Candidate, Cell Biology, Emory University BEST Cohort 1

Taking the time to step outside of our science bubble into a seemingly disparate field was at first puzzling but as our time at the Paper and Clay studio passed, it became clear why we had this session.

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Failures are*Oppurtu T

here I was, peering down the fortysomething foot drop that marked the final stage of the Georgia Tech Leadership Challenge Course. My stomach was audibly rumbling after hours of climbing and holding on for dear life. There was, quite literally, a leap of faith between me and my sandwich; I enviously watched everyone that had finished tear into their hoagies and bask in the relief of being done. I am no stranger to that feeling—the notion that everyone else is content while I am perspiring and agonizing over my next step.

That feeling of alienation and that particular “I’m the only one” flavor of anxiety is one of the things that led me to apply for the BEST program. I had spent the first few years of graduate school attempting to go with the flow and do want what everyone else seemingly wanted. I switched laboratories during my second year for multiple reasons, most importantly of which was an (unbeknownst to me) unhealthy relationship with my mentor. Stubbornly forging ahead despite my suspicions that something was wrong led me to inevitably fail my qualifying exam, an experience that allowed me to grow a backbone, gain perspective, and ultimately start identifying what my skills and interests are in the context of a future career.

“With my newfound motivation and sense of fearlessness that often comes when you’ve survived something that sucked, I started reaching out to potential career mentors as I searched for opportunities to find my niche.”

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unities* for Success With my newfound motivation and sense of fearlessness that often comes when you’ve survived something that sucked, I started reaching out to potential career mentors as I searched for opportunities to find my niche. However, the crescendo of enthusiasm only led to me figuratively running back and forth, without a concrete plan of attack for where exactly to channel said enthusiasm.

I think we all know how lucky we are to be trainees in the BEST program. It is tough navigating the next steps after a Ph.D. Many of us are bred and trained to be dedicated to academia—to fight for the too few tenure-track faculty positions with the assumption that even considering an alternate plan is a fundamental failure. As the funding situation gets trickier and the job outlook gets grimmer, it is important to realistically evaluate what our options are. The truth

is that there are endless opportunities for us to take advantage of, but the roads to these opportunities are novel and require a thoughtful, strategic plan.

I, as you have, pursued a graduate degree because I’m passionate about science. In becoming BEST trainees, we have taken an invaluable step toward identifying careers adequately suited to utilize our skills, further drive our curiosity, and fulfill our aspirations. Luckily, we are not alone.

Together, I am looking forward to gaining and honing the tools to successfully transition into challenging, gratifying careers. *Kellie Vinal, Emory PhD Candidate, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Emory University Cohort 2 BEST Trainee

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An Introvert’s Guide to

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Networking

hen I was in college, many of my friends were business majors. While I was desperately trying to figure out where corpora quadrigemina was and memorizing the steps of the tricarboxylic acid cycle, they were throwing around words like “networking” like they were the most important things in the world. Isn’t networking just a fancy word for “talking to people”? By contrast I cannot explain the majority of my scientific terminology in less than a few sentences. Although I still don’t know why the majority of business jargon exists, the BEST program has finally convinced me that networking is necessary for my future career success.

Unfortunately I’m also an introvert, so networking is something I usually try to avoid. I find it awkward, draining, and mildly terrifying on the best of days. However, after throwing myself into the milieu, I’ve found some ways to make the process go more smoothly and more successfully.

1) Make eye contact. It keeps people engaged and keeps them from thinking you’re weird. Or at least it helps… Eye contact and a quick introduction are also the only things you need to start a conversation with someone new.

2) Ask questions. Be genuinely interested in what the other person has to say. This requires less talking on your part and leaves the other person with the impression that you’re an excellent conversationalist.

3) When you’re alone, find another loner. They’ll be grateful. Remember that you aren’t the only one who has difficulty with networking. If there aren’t any loners in sight, try standing by the door. Most people arrive alone.

4) Put down the phone or, better yet, leave it in the car.

Your security blanket will make you unapproachable. If you’re staring at your phone screen, you aren’t looking for your next conversation partner.

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5) Practice your elevator speech beforehand. You’ll spend less time fumbling through your layman’s explanation of your research. Also, if they understand what you’re talking about they’re more likely to keep talking to you.

6) Exchange business cards. They make it easier to follow up later. I also have a tendency to immediately forget someone’s name after the initial introduction, so they help me remember whom I’ve met. If you don’t have a business card, you should probably order some. While you’re waiting, consider connecting on LinkedIn with anyone you meet who interests you.

7) Be positive. No one wants to hear how many of your experiments failed that morning.

8) You don’t have to head straight over to the CEO. You’ll learn a lot by networking with your peers. They’re also less intimidating and more likely to remember who you are.

9) Don’t just wait for someone else to initiate the introduction. You may have found another introvert and may get locked in an awkward standoff.

10) At the end of the night, it’s okay to find a quiet place to retreat to. Your social quota has probably been met for the night, and you’ll need time to refuel for your next networking opportunity. Yes, you have to go to more than one, but with practice it gets easier. *Kristen Thomas, PhD Candidate Neuroscience , Emory University BEST Cohort 1

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Gaining Perspective on the Future The First Annual BEST Retreat

The BEST retreat dramatically shifted my attention from the theoretical and far-reaching, to the concrete and personal. Instead of living in the abstract world of research, full of things that have only been imagined, we took time to reflect on ourselves and the skills we had developed both as individuals and as a group. The experience expanded my perception of my own abilities as well as my perspective on the applications of a PhD in science.

As scientists, we’re hard on ourselves. A tenured professor at Georgia Tech recently brought this to light as he and I chatted one evening. We often work in areas of study that did not even exist fifty years ago, and as a group brilliance, if not genius, is expected.

We strive for miracles of science, quantum leaps that will transform the world. The focus is never on what has been done before but rather on what no one has ever accomplished, on what perhaps never will be accomplished. It’s a thrilling but difficult space to live in. The BEST retreat offered a much needed respite from that world, a chance 16

to focus on my personal future instead of the more obscure goals I chase professionally.

However, my initial enthusiasm for the upcoming respite waned as the pressures of work compounded.

By Friday, I was so caught up in my research project that what I really wanted was to work through the weekend. Who in their right mind gives up two days in the mountains so they can stay in the lab?

But I was in the middle of a project that was giving me problems, and I thought maybe if I could work through the problems, I might finally get some answers. Walking out of the office on Friday, I found myself distracted by thoughts of all the work that wouldn’t be completed in the next two days.

However, as the weekend progressed, I forgot about the research. Normally, I’m a little wary of icebreakers and team-building activities--they can feel artificial, but to my surprise they worked marvelously.

Over the course of the weekend, a group of friendly, smart, interesting strangers became a team. Forget-

ting about the lab, I admired the trees and enjoyed the cooler weather that promised fall would soon arrive. I could actually see the stars, which I dearly miss in the city, and the isolation of working solo at my lab bench quickly dissipated around the campfire, drinking kosher wine and eating popcorn.

My attention became absorbed by a very different set of challenging experiences, and instead of focusing on what wasn’t working, I focused on what we had achieved. Instead of questioning what went wrong, I thought about how accomplished we all were. I consider myself a big-picture person who doesn’t usually miss the forest for the trees, but over the weekend, I began to sense the expanse of that forest. I saw any number of possibilities, not just for me but for everyone standing next to me. I learned how to strengthen my professional relationships (advice I’ve already implemented), I learned what types of skills are common to my peers and which we are lacking as a group, and, even with a bachelor’s degree in rhetoric, I learned how to strengthen my communication skills. With good food and good fellowship, research took a back seat and the future

began to come into focus.

One night over dinner, I was discussing an old news article that had captured my interest years ago. In January 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti.

Within four days, the United States had sent a fully operational hospital ship to Port-au-Prince offering specialized and emergency medical support during the aftermath. The hospital had ten operating rooms and treated 540 patients in only the first ten days. At the time, I was inspired by both the challenge of designing a floating hospital as well as by the humanity demonstrated by such an effort. “You could be the director of a ship like that,” someone suggested. I blanched, “No I couldn’t; I’m getting a PhD in chemistry!” “Exactly. You’re getting a PhD in chemistry. You can do anything you want.” And suddenly there was my answer; the forest, in fact, is endless. *Vanessa Cox, PhD Candidate, Chemistry, Georgia Tech BEST Cohort 2

“Over the course of the weekend, a group of friendly, smart, interesting strangers became a team.”

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Connecting at the Annual Retreat: +++Reflection & Growth+++

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he sun rays brush across and warm my face, the melodic sound of music fills my ears, and the soft touch of leather fills my hands as I grip the steering wheel. This is how I start off my trip to the BEST retreat-- an adventure with the road in front of me and my thoughts to keep me company. My mind is racing on what awaits me at the end of this journey. When I initially decided to attend the BEST retreat, I was apprehensive and excited at the same time because I did not know what to expect. Being a part of cohort one, I had already been through numerous career development seminars, workshops, and a ropes course. I was finally beginning to connect and bond with others in my cohort. I was not sure how things would be with the second cohort or what it would be like to spend the weekend in cabins in the woods with both cohorts.

Needless to say, I had very mixed feelings.

After enjoying the drive through the mountains filled with long, windy roads lined with full green trees, I finally arrived at my destination. I walked into the cafeteria where everyone was already gathered and was slightly disappointed to only find a handful of cohort one present. Even so, I was happy to find smiling faces and a lighthearted atmosphere. For me, the first day was filled with leadership activities, rock climbing, painting, camp fires, and bonding with my peers. During the leadership training, I was able to reflect on my own tendencies and areas that I could improve in while working with group projects. While working through different activities, at times I would 20

be stuck trying to think of a solution to the puzzle we were given, and I realized that I do not always have to have the answer. Other people in the group such as Kristen, Jenni, and Amanda had creative ideas, and it started to become clear that I could still be an important part of a team and be a leader by encouraging others and providing a positive space for creative thought. As a team, we were able to successfully and efficiently complete the tasks that were given. By the end of the day, I was excited to be at the retreat.

Much of the second day was similar to the first, but I had more time to explore my career goals and interests, to identify skills that I have but take for granted, and to interact with and give advice to the second cohort. In doing so, it dawned on me how much I had already learned and been through during the first year as a BEST trainee. By the end of the weekend I was so glad that I did not let my apprehension prevent me from attending the retreat. I was able to build deeper bonds with the people I already knew from cohort one, and I was able to form new relationships with people in cohort two. On the drive back to Atlanta, I was able to reflect on all of the things I had learned or been reminded of while on the trip. Leadership can manifest itself in different ways, there are many transferable skills that I have obtained as a doctoral student that I should not take for granted, and the BEST program has given me tools to better approach the job market. As I blasted my music and drove back down the same highway I had traveled one day prior, all I could do was smile. *Catera Wilder, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering Georgia Tech and Emory BEST Cohort 1

“Leadership can manifest itself in different ways, there are many transferable skills that I have obtained as a doctoral student that I should not take for granted...�

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Behind the Scenes with the Atlanta Science Festival 22

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o-founded by Emory, Georgia Tech, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the inaugural Atlanta Science Festival (ASF) premiered last spring. A week-long celebration of local science and technology with events all over the city, ranging from science poetry slams to molecular flash mobs, there was something for all ages and curiosities. When I found out about the festival, I knew I wanted to be involved.

I discovered the Atlanta Science Festival in a very roundabout way. While daydreaming during a seminar, I thought it would be cool to put on a science carnival or festival type event in the Atlanta area. A quick google search informed me that many cities around the country and even the world were already celebrating science in such a way. I discovered the Science Festival Alliance, an organization that assists fledgling science festivals to get off the ground and keep everyone informed of what’s going on with other science festivals across the country. Through them, I found out there

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was already a science festival in the works for Atlanta and it was co-founded right here at Emory University.

After speaking with one of the co-founders, I applied for and was chosen as the Graduate Fellow to assist in the planning and development.

Given my interest in education and outreach, the ASF was the perfect outlet for my ambitions. Through the ASF I coordinated the Imagining the Future program: I matched STEM professionals to classrooms and had them discuss the future of their careers so students could “imagine” themselves in those careers. The feedback from the program was overwhelmingly positive, and it was amazing to be a part of such an experience.

trainee for a couple of months, I have already developed skills that will be useful in pursuing a career in informal education similar to the work I’m already doing in conjunction with the festival. With the professional development the program offers, I hope to use these new skills to continue to make meaningful contributions to the festival and our community. *Darcie Cook, PhD Candidate Immunology/Physiology, Emory University BEST Cohort 2

My work with the festival helped me realize my potential outside of standard academia and prompted me to apply to the BEST program. Although I’ve only been a BEST

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Resources --Why We’re Here (And How to Get Here)--

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How BEST Became an Initiative http://biomedicalresearchworkforce.nih.gov/index.htm Too Few University Jobs for America’s Young Scientists http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/09/16/343539024/too-few-university-jobs-for-americas-youngscientists When Scientists Give Up http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/09/09/345289127/when-scientists-give-up How to tell your advisor… “I’m leaving academia” http://www.propelcareers.com/blog/index.cfm/2014/8/25/How-to-Tell-Your-Advisor-Im-LeavingAcademia?utm_source=Propel+Careers+Newsletter+-+Events+and+Opportunities+August+25%2C+2014& utm_campaign=August+25th%2C+2014+Newsletter&utm_medium=email Help! My Graduate Student Wants to Pursue a Non-Academic Career https://chroniclevitae.com/news/699-help-my-grad-student-wants-to-pursue-a-nonacademic-career Glut of Postdoc Researchers Stirs Quiet Crisis in Science http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/10/04/glut-postdoc-researchers-stirs-quiet-crisis-science/HWxyErx9RNIW17khv0MWTN/story.html?event=event25%3Fevent%3Devent25

--Science Outreach and Policy-Article in ASCB Written by Amanda York, BEST Trainee from Cohort 1 http://www.ascb.org/newsletters/2014/Sept/index.html#36 Americans See Scientists as Smart, But Not Trustworthy http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/americans-think-scientists-know-what-theyre-talking-aboutthey-dont-trust-them-180952828/?no-ist Atlanta Science Festival http://atlantasciencefestival.org/ 24

--Finding Opportunities with Startups--

The Forge http://forgeatl.com/events.html

SpotRocket: Identify Startup Companies with the Highest Potential http://spotrocket.co/

--Careers in Industry--

Bridging the PhD Industry Career Gap http://thegradstudentway.com/blog/?p=1601

Consulting as a Career http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2014_09_03/caredit. a1400222 Biomedical Careers in Industry: A Few Tips for the Newcomer By Robert A. Copeland, Ph.D. http://www.asbmb.org/uploadedFiles/ProfessionalDevelopment/Professional_Development/Biomedical%20Careers%20in%20Industry.pdf

CDC Fellowships http://www.cdc.gov/fellowships/

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AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program http://www.aaas.org/program/aaas-mass-media-science-engineering-fellows-program

The Versatile PhD http://versatilephd.com/

--Resources for Everyone--

Goal Setting Strategies for Scientific and Career Success http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2013_12_03/caredit. a1300263 myIDP Resources http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/author/philip-s.-clifford Nobody Knows What the Hell They Are Doing http://99u.com/articles/32985/nobody-knows-what-the-hell-they-are-doing 7 Advantages PhDs Have Over Other Job Candidates http://cheekyscientist.com/job-candidates/ Professional Development http://www.ibiology.org/ibiomagazine/professional-development.html 25