News and Highlights

The following are links to science journals, on-line publications, and relevant articles from the scientific and educational communities.

Trends in the Early Careers of Life Scientists
The full report on the web.

The Scientist: A News Journal for the Life Scientist
A free subscription allows full access to all articles (in current and back issues), new product information, scientist bios, research/job info, and more. Articles worth checking out include:

• "How Safe are Science Careers for Scientists?" by Arthur E. Sowers
• "Visa Shortages Highlights Low Pay for Postdocs," byPaul Smaglik
• "The Postdoctoral Experience: An Associate Dean's Perspective," by Trevor Penning
• "Fewer Academic Jobs Spur Postdocs To Organize Against Disadvantages," by Steve Bunk
• "M.D.-Ph.D.s Succeed in Biomedical Arena, Even as Doubts Persist over Their Role," by Douglas Steinberg

The New York Times Science Index