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In just a year, ChatGPT has permeated scientific research. Seven scientists reveal what they have learnt about how the chatbot should — and shouldn’t — be used go.nature.com/3R5zzso

A highlight of the evening at the Career Day was the talk by Damian Borth, Director of the School of Computer Sciences at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). He took us through the world of #AI in a great venue: the Textilmuseum SG. Thanks for joining us!

The Career Day @Empa_CH was a resounding success! Our four speakers shared their unique career journeys, providing valuable insights into life as scientists in academia and industry. #ScientificJourneys #CareerGrowth

Are you ready for today's Career Day? We are looking forward to see you there (Empa St. Gallen, C3.11)!

Excited to introduce our next speaker for the Career Day: Samantha Paoletti, Head of Research and BD Life Science Technologies at @CSEMInfo. She will share insights into her career journey and provide a glimpse into her daily experiences at CSEM. #WomenInBusiness #WomenInHealth

2 innovative Empa projects supported by #HeinzOertli-Fonds: - New therapeutic options for #glaucoma: the eye treats itself without medical assistance - Protection of #eyetissue during operations thx to laser-based adhesive procedure ▶fcld.ly/581xlpi #EmpaZukunftsfonds

Reinaldo Digigow, Ph.D., who works as Scientific Associate Director at CSL Vifor will be a speaker in our Carrer Day. He has worked in both big pharma companies and in startups. You don't want to miss his story! #CareerDevelopment

"The success of higher education depends on enabling students to fulfill their potential. This rests squarely on mental well-being," argues Science's Editor-in-Chief H. Holden Thorp in a new #ScienceEditorial on #MentalHealth at universities. scim.ag/4FD

"… I made a point of treating the undergraduates I supervised the way I wish I’d been treated." Mentors, don't neglect scientific trainees. Treat them as you'd like to be treated, argues this #ScienceWorkingLife. scim.ag/4Ez

"What I’ve learned in my journey of decades can be summarized in a single sentence: Just be kind." This week's #ScienceWorkingLife on how a professor learned to nurture relationships in academia—and be more kind. scim.ag/4Ac

Falling behind: postdocs in their thirties tire of putting life on hold. Read the results of Nature’s second global survey of postdoctoral researchers go.nature.com/3Qtd4hI

Toxic workplaces are the main reason women leave academic jobs. Women feel driven out by problems with workplace culture more often than by lack of work–life balance. #AcademicChatter What do you think? nature.com/articles/d4158…

Women leave academia at higher rates than men at every career stage, and attrition is especially high among three groups: tenured faculty, women in non-STEM fields, and women employed at less prestigious institutions, according to a new analysis. scim.ag/4wF

My imposter syndrome whenever somebody says something good about me

📢We are pleased to invite you to the talk by Edoardo Baldi titled "Research Reloaded, How to boost your research with the Scientific IT help". 🗓️ 19 October 2023 ⌚️ 1-2 PM ⛰️D1.33 Empa St. Gallen @Empa_CH

Are you already using AI to write a paper/grant? Check out this survey from Nature! It shows that a considerable number of postdocs are already doing it. #Echobox=1697458836" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nature.com/articles/d4158…

Last week, we organized a workshop on "How to take care of mental health in academia?" @Empa_CH. The consensus was clear: mental health is an essential topic in the academic environment that has to be openly addressed. #MentalHealthAwarenessDay