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New Initiative Incentivizes Open Research
A large coalition of colleges and universities aims to change hiring, promotion, and tenure practices to reward collaboration.
New Initiative Incentivizes Open Research
New Initiative Incentivizes Open Research

A large coalition of colleges and universities aims to change hiring, promotion, and tenure practices to reward collaboration.

A large coalition of colleges and universities aims to change hiring, promotion, and tenure practices to reward collaboration.

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Robert Simoni, Stanford University, biochemistry, cholesterol, cell membrane, obituary
Robert Simoni, Cellular Membrane Biochemist, Dies at 81
Amanda Heidt | Sep 25, 2020 | 3 min read
Simoni spent more than four decades at Stanford University as a teacher, researcher, and administrator in the university’s biology department.
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Rusty Gage Named President of Salk Institute
Shawna Williams | Jan 8, 2019 | 2 min read
The neuroscientist had been serving as interim president since Elizabeth Blackburn stepped down last year following gender discrimination lawsuits against the institute.
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The Year in #MeToo
Shawna Williams | Dec 27, 2018 | 3 min read
2018 brought new revelations of sexual misconduct by high-profile scientists, as well as policy changes from funders and professional societies aimed at curbing bad behavior.
University of Rochester Faces Lawsuit for Mishandling Sexual Harassment Case
Shawna Williams | Dec 11, 2017 | 2 min read
The nine plaintiffs allege the university’s actions put women at risk.
Academics Criticize University of Rochester’s Handling of Sexual Harassment Case
Shawna Williams | Nov 15, 2017 | 1 min read
An open letter from hundreds of faculty members in the U.S. and abroad declares they won’t encourage students to pursue education or careers there.
Update: Turkish University Allegedly Censors Research Study
Aggie Mika | Jul 25, 2017 | 2 min read
A cardiovascular surgeon’s research was rejected for publication because it referenced evolutionary theory, Turkish outlets report, while the university at the center of the tumult claims the story is false. 
New Scripps Research Institute Leadership
Jef Akst | Sep 20, 2015 | 2 min read
The nonprofit institution names a new CEO and president.
Scripps’s President Steps Down
Kerry Grens | Jul 23, 2014 | 1 min read
Following widespread disapproval among faculty members, Scripps’s Michael Marletta resigns his post.
Best Places to Work Academia, 2012
The Scientist | Aug 1, 2012 | 9 min read
On the 10th anniversary of The Scientist’s survey of life science academics, institutions are contending with tighter budgets and larger administrative staffs, while working to sustain and inspire their researchers.
Playing Fair with Industry
Sabrina Richards | Jun 13, 2012 | 4 min read
The American Association of University Professors releases recommendations for maintaining academic freedom while collaborating with industry.
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