Professional development (PD) opportunities during PhD study are key to many career trajectories). Beyond coursework and the dissertation, structured experiences such as internships, conferences, workshops, and expe- riences abroad provide skill development opportunities for work in academia, business, government, and non-profits. However, as many colleges and universities face fiscal austerity post-COVID-19, graduate schools are less certain about the availability of these opportunities, and supporting them may not be the highest priority in the face of other pressing challenges....

"One of the problems in modern times is that, as Nathan Robinson put it, “the truth is paywalled but the lies are free.” Scientists have so much knowledge to share with the world, but so often we keep it to ourselves—locked away in jargon-lled journals that live behind expensive paywalls; meanwhile, propagandists spew misinformation for free."

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Despite broad consensus that high- skilled immigration can contribute to innovation and economic growth, there is considerable controversy regarding how to reform immigration policies, including for workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions.

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Through collaborative efforts on our campuses, we can better engage such graduates and address various institutional challenges, write Anna De Cheke Qualls, Natalie Lundsteen and Tiffanie N. Purvis.

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