Fatima Javed

[Fatima Javed @javedfatima2]

An amazing article written by @rtisciwrites!

[Vikas Yadav @VikasYadavSci]

Story of a scientist who walked into the field of science writing from active research while being an immigrant and facing several challenges. So very proud of you, @rtisciwrites.
From pipette to pen in @ASBMB Today
https://t.co/tTlRl8bTvQ

[Vikas Yadav @VikasYadavSci]

We wrote a review on the importance of stress-responsive calcium-calcineurin signaling in fungal pathogens and how understanding this signaling cascade can be extremely fruitful. Read on -
Calcineurin: The Achilles’ heel of fungal pathogens

https://t.co/eTRC6Pn7zr

[UMLifeSciences @UMLifeSciences]

In the latest issue of the LSI Magazine, recent @UMCDB graduate @javedfatima2 explores the ways her fellow LSI trainees are using U-M and LSI resources to develop their professional networks and open a variety of career paths:
https://t.co/pKmo7aH2MY

[Maranda Thompson @MarandaThomps]

Since I can’t see @LauraFlowersE while she’s on her away in Michigan, I’ll just post about all the great things she has done.

[Anna Schueth, PhD @SchuethAnna]

This one really resonates. (by mindfulenough_)

[Andrew Akbashev @Andrew_Akbashev]

As a professor, pursue the careers of your PhD students and postdocs instead of pursuing your own.

I know it may sound strange and even provocative. But in fact it is how it’s supposed to be.

Unfortunately, a personal gain is the biggest motivation for many professors. More publications, more awards, more invited talks…

Why? In addition to personal recognition, it can result in more funding and higher salaries (especially in the U.S.).

Many PIs say that their personal growth also helps their students get a better visibility. Plus, more funding brings in more students, which is (kind of) “great” for those students.

Others will say that their “tenure requirements are too demanding” and if they stop focusing on personal gain, they will be denied tenure.

In either case, I want you to think about the following:

1. When we focus on personal achievements, we lose track of the wellbeing and personal preferences of team members. Although it often feels like we still track it, in fact we become far less efficient at it. Students' progress and personal development are impeded. Their career opportunities become less diverse or even missed.

2. Concentrating too much funding in one big lab is NOT a good idea because it leads to PhD students receiving far less mentorship and research advising (than in smaller labs).

3. Tenure requirements often look intimidating to young professors. However, in reality, very few professors are denied tenure. Why? First, because any university invest big resources into TT professors and don’t want get rid of them without a big reason. Second, because departments often exaggerate the tenure challenges to ensure their young hires are “hard-working faculties”.

Many PIs think I am too idealistic and propose unrealistic ideas. And a lot of people will never agree with this post. Even myself, I can easily come up with bitter criticism over it.

However, idealism is among the biggest driving forces. It can drive you through challenging times and help improve.

In either case, I want you to think about the following:

1. When we focus on personal achievements, we lose track of the wellbeing and personal preferences of team members. Although it often feels like we still track it, in fact we become far less efficient at it. Students' progress and personal development are impeded. Their career opportunities become less diverse or even missed.

2. Concentrating too much funding in one big lab is NOT a good idea because it leads to PhD students receiving far less mentorship and research advising (than in smaller labs).

3. Tenure requirements often look intimidating to young professors. However, in reality, very few professors are denied tenure. Why? First, because any university invest big resources into TT professors and don’t want get rid of them without a big reason. Second, because departments often exaggerate the tenure challenges to ensure their young hires are “hard-working faculties”.

My message is:

If we all pursue the careers of your students/postdocs in the first place, this shift in priorities will make academia a much better world to live in.

I see an increasing number of faculties trying to genuinely care for their team members, in all countries and academic environments. It is all possible. Just do it. Make science better.

Oh, and don’t forget: 
Growth of your team members = Growth of yourself.

#AcademicTwitter #research #phdlife

[UMLifeSciences @UMLifeSciences]

Congratulations Fatima! (@javedfatima2 @parentclab)

[Fatima Javed @javedfatima2]

@Sefini Thank you @Sefini !

[Fatima Javed @javedfatima2]

I did a thing! #PhinisheD #PhDone

[UMLifeSciences @UMLifeSciences]

Congratulations Fatima! (@javedfatima2 @parentclab)

[Fatima Javed @javedfatima2]

@YanixaQuinones Thank you @YanixaQuinones ! Huggie bear two!!!

[Fatima Javed @javedfatima2]

@PopmaJacqueline Thank you @PopmaJacqueline

[Fatima Javed @javedfatima2]

@gomezae_ Thank you @gomezae_ !!!

[Grad Employees' Org UMich @geo3550]

We're celebrating #TransDayOfVisibility on the picket line AND at the bargaining table. Graduate student workers deserve access to gender-affirming healthcare, and we're ready to fight for it!

[Carole Parent Lab @parentclab]

Congratulations to the newly minted Dr. @javedfatima2 ! It has been a joy watching you grow in the lab. You’re an incredible scientist and are always blowing us away with your sense of style. We know you’re going on to do great things!

[PhD Balance @PhD_Balance]

Did you know that light plays a crucial role in regulating your sleep? Light can play an important role in regulating sleep in the morning as well as night! Remember, good sleep is essential for your success and well-being. Sweet dreams! 💭💤 #Worldsleepday #LightAndWellness

[Deanna Montgomery @DMthechemist]

Interested in pursuing a career that's not the same as what those around you are doing?

Read my advice here on how to prepare to land your dream job (even if that's something your advisor or your peers haven't heard of)

#PhDlife #PhDchat #AcademicChatter

[The PhD Place @ThePhDPlace]

Do NOT underestimate the importance of a good supervisor

[The PhD Place @ThePhDPlace]

Annoy a PhD student in one tweet

[Anna Clemens, PhD @scientistswrite]

As an academic writing coach, here are the 5⃣ most common mistakes I see researchers make in their scientific papers.

🧵A thread.

#AcademicChatter #PostDoc

[Mushtaq Bilal, PhD @MushtaqBilalPhD]

How I finished my PhD dissertation in 12 months: