Career View in 2007

I've appreciated my work and my colleagues in the past year. And yet I've decided that my interests lie elsewhere. I've decided to leave science research.

I like going to meetings. But I've got to bide my time and mind my budget.

When the combination of children and lab work seems overwhelming, I just try to persevere.

Nervously, and with much trepidation, I've decided to leave science research.

Some day I'll have minions to do all those menial laboratory tasks for me. Some day…

Is an industry career my calling?

Change is coming. I hope I'm ready.

Research on the computer has an interesting life of its own.

At long last, I've published the final part of my PhD research. Now what?

As I search for the ideal job, I wonder if working at a small private college could be the right fit.

Postdoc confronts stage 'flight-or-fight'.

Marrying into citizenship and job opportunities

To get a teaching position I may have to cut down on my current teaching duties.

Maternity leave makes me miss the lab.

It's important to periodically reflect and refocus.

Composing a manuscript is a laborious task. Could there be a better way some day?

Preparing for a work hiatus

I'm trying to thrive in whatever environment I end up in

John Mather to take on NASA's chief scientist position.

I want to make a difference – but what kind of difference?