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A Guide to Jumpstart Your Career in Academia

Oct. 4, 2022

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Many who are starting a career in the field of academia may feel overwhelmed. From having to learn new workplace norms and expectations, to becoming comfortable with the many job tasks, settling into a new job can be its own challenge.

Thankfully, Anthony Di Benedetto and his co-authors have written a book, titled “How to Fast-Track Your Academic Career: A Guide for Mid-Career Scholars,” to help new professors tackle challenges encountered as they begin and advance their careers.

Di Benedetto’s book covers topics such as generating high-potential ideas, working in research groups, collaborating with department and industry colleagues, writing and revising research papers, transforming research results into classroom experiences and more.

Budding academics are sure to benefit from the guidance offered by Di Benedetto in his book.