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AI Is Already in Your Lab
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An Open Letter to Graduating PhDs in a Post-Federal Science World
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Boundaries in a Boundless Academic Culture
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The futile recommendation letter cycle
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Expectations Documents are Essential in Mentor-Mentee Relationships
As wise Master Yoda might say, "Clear expectations, the path to successful mentorship, they are."
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Beyond Official Advisors: The Power of Shadow Mentors
Build a Cabinet of "Shadow Mentors"
Mar 29 • 
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Boundaries in a Boundless Academic Culture
From "More Papers" to "More Life"
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Dr. Carini on Matters Microbial Podcast: All In Due Time–How Bacteria Wake from Dormancy
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The futile recommendation letter cycle
It is my pleasure to recommend that recommendation letters be abolished.
Jul 3, 2024 • 
Paul Carini
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Behind the Cultures
Cultivating Anaerobic Insights with Compact Microplate Readers
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Carini Lab in-house authorship guidelines
Our decision matrix for authorship decisions on manuscripts
Mar 15, 2024 • 
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