Embracing Life’s Journey: Strategies for Nurturing Self-Care and Resilience
Today’s guest blog is written by Ann MacPhetridge, Promega. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. Forensic DNA analysts play a vital role in the criminal justice system, helping to solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. Due to the high stakes’ nature of the work, it’s common for forensic scientists to experience immense stress, which […]
Can AI Help You Develop a Research Proposal?
Today’s guest blog is written by Jordan Nutting, a Science Writer with Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the process of scientific research offers a wealth of efficiency-boosting tools that are transforming the ways scientists can approach their work. Many are already using AI to refine code, automate data […]
To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Microblogging for Science Communication
Today’s guest blog is written by Kerstin Hurd, a Technical Writer Intern with Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Microblogging is a form of blogging characterized by a shortened format and frequent posting schedule. Instead of personal websites, microblogs reside on social media platforms or apps, making them accessible to interact with […]
It Is Not Just You—Burnout Is Real
Today’s guest blog is written by Kelly Grooms, a Scientific Communications Specialist with Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. “I just feel burned out.” I heard those words recently from my college junior. For him, the spring semester is barreling to a close and he is feeling tired, unmotivated and unproductive. He […]
Advice from Forensic Science Leaders from Around the Globe
Today’s blog is written and condensed by guest blogger Tara Luther. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. In a previous article, we outlined some of the challenges that leaders in the field of forensic science face, so we know it takes a special person to not only choose this role, but to excel […]
Do Forensic Scientists Experience Trauma at Work? Unpacking What We Know About Stress, Trauma and Burnout in a “Forgotten Population”
Today’s blog is written and condensed by guest blogger Jordan Nutting. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. For many years, research and efforts to mitigate workplace impacts on mental health and stress in the criminal justice system have almost exclusively focused on its non-civilian members. This makes good sense. Police officers, for example, […]
Tips for Young Scientists
Questions abound for students and young scientists just starting out in their career, so who better to ask for advice than our expert speakers? Read below to see what pearls of wisdom our ISHI 33 speakers have for young scientists then join the discussion on our social channels to let us know the best advice […]
Just for Students: Launching the Threesis Academic Challenge and Student Ambassador Search
As a student (or someone who recently graduated) in forensic science, it’s exciting to think of all the opportunities that lay before you, but it can also be intimidating, leading to a number of questions. We’d like to help by creating a community to help answer your questions, build your network, and to a place […]
Clued In on Forensics Careers: Your Questions Answered
If you are currently a student in forensic science (or have recently graduated) you may be wondering “what comes next”? We’ve gathered a panel of experts to answer all of your questions from what to put on your resume to what you can expect once you’re hired. This online forum will be held on […]
