Microbiology Resources

Providing resources to our trainees, from graduate school tips to various publications

Resources for Our Trainees: Undergraduates, Graduates, and Post-doctoral Fellows

Our team at CSM-SCM has put together a collection of resources for our trainees to browse through based on their interested. Get tips on graduate school, read information on navigating the pathways towards faculty positions, and see what societies are available for you to join based on your field of interest.

  • A Ph.D. is not enough! A guide to survival in science.
    • Feibelman, Peter J. 1993. Perseus Publishing, Cambridge, MA, 109 pages.
  • Alternative Careers in Science
    • Robbins-Roth, C. 1998. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 267 pages
    • This book can be useful for graduate students considering careers outside academia, in fields as diverse as technical writing, science journalism, patents and policy development.
  • At the Bench: A Laboratory Navigator
    • Barker, K. 1998. Cold Sprint Harbor Laboratory Press, Plainview, NY, 460 pages
    • This could be a useful introduction to the lab environment for new students.
  • Guide to Non Traditional Careers in Science
    • Young-Kreeger, K. 1999. Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, PA, 263 pages
    • This book can be useful for graduate students considering careers outside academia, in fields as diverse as technical writing, science journalism, patents and policy development.