Update 17 Aug   We're hours away from the virtual fireside chat! To access the session, participants may use Zoom link (https://bit.ly/ecosystem-1708) provided in your confirmation email at 4:45pm. We'll see you soon!     --- Across the globe, fewer and fewer tertiary graduates feel prepared to enter the workforce. Those feelings might be warranted. […]

    Academia is a career of multitasking and balance. It's a meaningful but challenging path that involves constant effort in learning, researching, educating and publishing. But what does it take to succeed in the path towards professorship? This February, we're joined by our guest speaker Professor Julia Greer, Professor at the California Institute of […]

  Research is both an art and science—it requires creativity to generate novel ideas and test hypothesis, as well as data to support claims and draw conclusions. To communicate this effectively, researchers need to balance both aspects of their presentation.   That means using visual elements that are:   ✅ relevant, clear and accurate, and; […]

What does it mean to be a leader and how can we best prepare for leadership opportunities?   In this virtual fireside chat, Dr Juliana Chan and guest speaker, Professor Zee Upton, will share their personal journey to leadership and discuss challenges faced along the way.   As the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at […]

      The EcosySTEM summit for Leaders in STEM is back bigger than before! Supported by the Elsevier Foundation, this two-day summit aims to take the phrase 'women {empowering | inspiring | supporting} women' to the next level. This time around, both women and male allies are encouraged to submit their applications!   Join […]

  Not all scientists wear lab coats. When we combine science and entrepreneurship, we unlock an amazing opportunity to turn ideas into CASH. But making the leap from an academic scientist to a founder of your own company can be daunting.   - How does one get started in entrepreneurship? - What does it take […]

  We're empowering Diversity in STEM through Inclusive Science Communication!   This September, we've invited our very own Senior Editor of Asian Scientist Magazine, Mr. Ankur Paliwal, to join Dr. Juliana Chan in the hot seat.   As a seasoned science journalist and active advocate for DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), Ankur will share his […]

  From virtual assistants in our pockets to self-driving cars on our streets—artificial intelligence (AI) has undeniably stormed its way into almost every facet of our lives.   But when it comes to healthcare, where decisions can be a matter of life and death, the role of AI becomes especially intriguing. Is it a brave […]

  Not your typical scientist, British biologist Associate Prof Alison Woollard takes the center stage in our first virtual fireside chat of 2024!   Science and comedy appear unrelated to many but for A/Prof Woollard, comedy is her weapon of choice when it comes to science communication. And she’s not alone, over the last few […]

  #Fact: Generative AI has transformed our creative process.   Tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, among many others, have changed the way we craft narratives and even visuals for a variety of purposes and across different platforms.   But when it comes to science communication, how far can it really go? What are the limits […]