The power of networking in science and academia

IF 3.2 4区 医学 Q3 CELL BIOLOGY
Jessica G Borger
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In science and academia, success is often shaped by both knowledge and networking. Reflecting on nearly two decades in academic research, I recount my experience as a postdoctoral immunologist returning to Australia with limited local connections and support. Upon re-establishing myself in Australia, I initially faced barriers that restricted my visibility and collaborations. A turning point came when personal challenges motivated me to actively network, leading to valuable collaborations and career opportunities. By initiating conversations with academic leaders and peers, I expanded my network and established numerous leadership roles, even as a “junior” postdoc through founding a symposium, engaging with an immunology society, volunteering on various academic and advocacy committees, contributing to public outreach and nationally advocating for gender equity in science. These experiences reinforced that networking is about fostering meaningful relationships and creating opportunities to grow professionally. I provide advice on how to increase your networks by volunteering at work, when attending conferences, through contributing to societies and building a social media presence. My journey highlights the importance of being proactive in building networks, which can open doors, amplify one's voice, and drive career advancement in science and academia.

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科学和学术界网络的力量。
在科学和学术界,成功往往取决于知识和人脉。在回顾近二十年的学术研究生涯时,我讲述了自己作为一名博士后免疫学家在当地人脉和支持有限的情况下返回澳大利亚的经历。在澳大利亚重新站稳脚跟后,我最初面临的障碍限制了我的知名度和合作。转折点出现了,个人的挑战促使我积极拓展人脉,从而获得了宝贵的合作和职业机会。通过主动与学术带头人和同行交谈,我扩大了自己的人际网络,并确立了许多领导角色,即使是作为一名 "初级 "博士后,我也创办了一个研讨会,参与了一个免疫学协会,在各种学术和宣传委员会中担任志愿者,为公共宣传做出了贡献,并在全国范围内倡导科学中的性别平等。这些经历让我进一步认识到,人际网络的意义在于培养有意义的关系,并创造专业成长的机会。我就如何通过工作中的志愿服务、参加会议时的志愿服务、为学会做贡献以及建立社交媒体形象来增加人际网络提供了建议。我的经历凸显了积极主动建立人际关系网络的重要性,它可以打开大门,扩大自己的声音,推动科学界和学术界的职业发展。
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Immunology & Cell Biology
Immunology & Cell Biology 医学-免疫学
CiteScore
7.50
自引率
2.50%
发文量
98
审稿时长
4-8 weeks
期刊介绍: The Australasian Society for Immunology Incorporated (ASI) was created by the amalgamation in 1991 of the Australian Society for Immunology, formed in 1970, and the New Zealand Society for Immunology, formed in 1975. The aim of the Society is to encourage and support the discipline of immunology in the Australasian region. It is a broadly based Society, embracing clinical and experimental, cellular and molecular immunology in humans and animals. The Society provides a network for the exchange of information and for collaboration within Australia, New Zealand and overseas. ASI members have been prominent in advancing biological and medical research worldwide. We seek to encourage the study of immunology in Australia and New Zealand and are active in introducing young scientists to the discipline.
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