Pinar Gurel

Competitive sports and science not so different after all

April 6, 2018
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The Winter Olympics are one of the most exciting athletic events—it’s a culmination of the world’s top athletes putting on…

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Know an assistant professor in need of grant writing help?

March 20, 2018
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The ASCB Faculty Research and Education Development (FRED) Mentoring Program aims to promote grant funding success for junior faculty or…

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Choosing the right mentor for career success

November 17, 2017
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Mentoring is critical for the development and training of independent scientists but, all too often, not enough emphasis is placed…

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Ethical and Inspiring Mentorship in STEM symposium

November 1, 2017

Among the many roles that scientists play, mentoring younger scientists is one for which researchers are rarely trained. In the…

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What happens when your lab decides to switch institutions?

July 7, 2017
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Throughout my training, I’ve seen many labs leave my institution and many labs arrive, and I always thought, “I’m glad…

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How to make an impact with your presentations

May 12, 2017
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We’ve all been to those seminars where you’re fighting to keep your eyes open as the speaker drones on about…

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COMPASS Sessions at the Annual Meeting Target Career and Professional Development

November 29, 2016
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COMPASS is dedicated to serving postdoc and graduate student needs both throughout the year and at the ASCB annual meeting.…

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The REAL Perks of Graduate School

June 24, 2016
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Lately graduate students and postdocs in the life sciences have been bombarded by articles, infographics, seminars, and blog posts describing…

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ASCB COMPASS Outreach Grant Spotlight: Art in STEM Research

October 16, 2015
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The ASCB Committee for Postdocs and Students (COMPASS) has proudly hosted 4 cycles of Outreach grants. These grants support projects…

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Social and Outreach Events at the 2014 ASCB/IFCB Meeting

December 5, 2014
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The 2014 ASCB/IFCB meeting is the place to expand your scientific knowledge, present your research, and explore career options. Additionally,…

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