Program officers may not work at the bench, but they're at the leading edge of science.
Scientific program officers need a big-picture view of science to determine what research gets funded.
There is no typical way of becoming a program officer, as three diverse career stories show.
A science officer at the European Science Foundation describes her journey through careers and countries.
Science faculty can transform their training and expertise into stimulating new professional activities, well beyond their job descriptions.
Talking to journalists for the first time is often a sink-or-swim experience, but preparation can improve the odds that your scientific work is disseminated accurately to the public.
A New Zealand Young Scientist of the Year award winner tells why he decided to move from the bench to the bar.