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Feb
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Improving women’s participation in academic conferences: 7 strategies used by research societies

Academic conferences are a prime opportunity for research societies to increase member engagement and strengthen their branding, as well as an important source of revenue. For researchers, they are an avenue to foster networking and collaboration and are crucial in furthering their career growth. However, women have historically been underrepresented at conferences. A 2020 study […]
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03
Feb
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Creating Inclusive Learning Resources: Tips for Societies and Publishers

Societies and publishers are increasingly using their platforms to promote their field in novel ways, such as by hosting awards or creating useful infographics to disseminate shareable information. These organizations now also produce learning resources targeting many audiences, ranging from current professionals to kindergarteners, with the aim of promoting their field. While this is a […]
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17
Jan
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Building Awareness of Your Mentoring Program: Tips for Research Societies

Mentoring programs offered by research societies have the potential to provide many benefits to all those involved in them. However, these benefits cannot be realized unless members are aware of and participate in the programs. Various strategies have been used by scientific societies to build awareness and attract participation in their mentorship programs. Mentoring is […]
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03
Jan
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How Mentorship Programs Benefit Research Societies: Innovative Approaches to Mentoring

Research societies support their members in many ways, including by providing them opportunities to make connections, share their research, and become more involved in policy discussions in their discipline. However, memberships in academic societies have declined recently, in part due to a perceived lack of value by researchers. See also: How Academic Societies Are Reinventing […]
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05
Dec
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How Societies are Capitalizing on the Strengths of Early Career Researcher Members

Scholarly societies are a crucial part of the academic ecosystem; they are deeply invested in the interests of scholars in their academic community. The mission of such societies is to advance research and connect researchers through publications, meetings and conferences, and advocacy programs. As with any organization, the members, communication structure, and culture shape a […]
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09
Nov
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How Academic Societies Are Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Researchers

Recent evidence suggests that mental health issues are becoming more prevalent among researchers in academia. One review study suggested that the amount of job-related stress under which researchers work has increased significantly due to a greater emphasis on productivity and job performance measurements. This added pressure to obtain funding, publish papers, and establish a positive […]
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