The Effort Report

Elizabeth and Roger, back in person together, discuss synergy that is totally not a pet peeve, caddies, Elizabeth's steering committee, golf bullies, and making a course or curriculum.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Pl...

Elizabeth and Roger follow up on volunteering and then discuss new research buzzwords, communication platforms and their purposes, deflecting requests for money, and the role of caddies in academia.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcas...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss the nature of volunteering in academia. Also, Roger settles into his new office, revisiting the interpretation of summary statements, and taking a "history" in collaborations.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the p...

Roger cleans out his office and finds some archaeological gems while Elizabeth experiences the beginner's mind. Also, word salad, ignoring emails, and the International Space Station.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Pla...

Roger and Elizabeth introduce the first in a series of "craft" segments that talk about the nuts and bolts of being an academic. They discuss how to review a paper, as well as study sections, and other work in progress.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Su...

It's Elizabeth's turn to welcome Roger back from the far north so that they can discuss cover letters (again!), corresponding authors, paper acceptances (and forgettances), chaos theory, and strategizing about new resources.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcas...

Roger welcomes Elizabeth back from Finland to discuss conference COVID protocols, work creators, whether you should interview for a job, sussing out collaborators, and the great resignation. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Googl...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss how to write good letters of recommendation, as well as getting "scooped", systems problems, and using golf carts.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeff...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss Roger's new job, "quick questions", "warm bodies", mock study sections, and the future of physician scientists.   Show Notes: The Case for Physician Scientists Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find pas...

Elizabeth and Roger determine if Elizabeth is executive material. They then discuss writing by committee, retooling your game, leadership lessons, and the NIH's new data sharing policy.   Show Notes:   Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google...

Elizabeth and Roger follow up on conference robots, then discuss department rankings, academia vs. industry, and reorganized NIH study sections.   Show Notes: Academia vs. Industry Thread by Darbe Saxbe NIH Study Sections Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to t...

Roger and Elizabeth discuss telepresence robots, administrative grant rejections, plagiarism, DEI initiatives, and writing by committee. Also space junk!   Show Notes: Space junk U. of North Carolina's Head of Research Cited for Research Misconduct Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Ap...

Elizabeth returns from the AAAAI meeting to talk with Roger about diversity in investigator teams, corporatization of committees, in-person meetings, and building your brand.   Show Notes: Building a Brand as a Scientist Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to th...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss the computer desktop and browser hygiene, how to generate ideas (and other important questions), various leadership tricks, getting things done by creating a crisis, and how to deal with results that don't hang together.   Show Notes: Hilary Robbins tweet Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Sci...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss graphical abstracts, the success/failure dichotomy, hybrid meetings, handling Q&A in talks, managing sponsors, and how to read RFAs.    Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes C...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss the nature of success, hybrid meetings, hierarchy of problem realization, and dealing with uncertainty.   Show Notes: Have you considered accountancy? Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episode...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss the nature of success, hybrid meetings, hierarchy of problem realization, and dealing with uncertainty.   Show Notes: Have you considered accountancy? Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episode...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss new research institutes, tradeoffs, committee structure, and how to decide whether to do something.   Show Notes: Arc Institute Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffo...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. Also, taking credit for other people's work, being excited without being involved, and giving unsolicited advice.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Googl...

Elizabeth and Roger revisit SEO for paper and then discuss email signatures, expanding curriculum, interpreting feedback, and being the "glue".   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theef...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss letters of recommendation, leadership jargon, male-only dinners, the astronomy decadal review, and the art of the progress report.   Show Notes:  Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Con...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss work in progress, treating postdocs like staff, research therapists, and teaching Googling skills.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmai...

Elizabeth and Roger dedicate almost an entire episode to issues related to leadership.   Show Notes: Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortreport @ gmail.com Podcast art by Maggie Matsui

Elizabeth and Roger discuss process and org structure, thanking reviewers for their comments, research tourism, and the one page introduction to revised grants.   Show Notes: NIH Director steps down Health equity tourists Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to t...

Elizabeth and Roger discuss double degrees, org charts, institutions and love, and Netflix's The Chair.   Show Notes: Softspikes BLM8006 Golf Ball Alignment Tool , Green : Golf Swing Trainers : Sports & Outdoors Roger on Twitter Elizabeth on Twitter Effort Report on Twitter Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast...