academia

A Brief Guide to Successful Negotiation in Academia

The process of negotiation can be challenging for many especially in academia. When people seek my advice for putting a start-up package together they generally start by saying they do not want to appear too greedy.  (1) Forget greed, it is all about need. Negotiating for a start-up package is about asking for what is essential in order for you to be successful at what you are being hired to do.

Our Voices: Empowering Women to Succeed

Linda Katehi shares about a recent report from the Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine that sheds light on gender inequality and sexual harassment. She shares about the importance of "Our Voices" to be heard.