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The advice largely comes from National Science Foundation-funded awardees who have graciously shared information about their own career pathways, work experiences, and perspectives.  \n© 2019 CADRE  \nFunded through NSF grant \\#1650648 and 1813076. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.  \npaths into academia   \nScholars traverse a variety of paths into academia. Some take a direct route from being a student in higher education to holding a faculty position; others come into positions later in their careers after working as educators at the district or state level, or in the private sector or the nonprofit world of research and development. Still others enter the profession of STEM education after a career in one of the STEM disciplines. All agree that it is hard to know early in your career exactly what you want to do, and it is challenging to plan very specifically in advance. Often it is a matter of being in the right place at the right time and having different experiences to determine what fits with your knowledge base, skill set, and personality. Education is a large and diverse field with many possibilities. For most scholars, it is about defining your goals and (if appropriate) your research agenda, deciding how best to develop yourself professionally, and pursuing different opportunities that align with your goals. While academics acknowledge frustrations, such as heavy service load, institutional politics, and the pressure of the tenure clock, many value the independence, autonomy, and flexibility that they have in the academy. They like balancing research and teaching and appreciate having the freedom to define their own research agendas. Early career researchers need to understand what type of professional environment they need to thrive and whether the culture of academia is right for them.  \npreparing for a career in academia  \nThere are numerous things doctoral students can do to prepare for a career in academia. The more insight you have into what being a faculty member entails, the easier it will be to decide whether academia is the right path for you.  \n• Tips for pursuing academic careers 1  \nstart doing research as early as possible so that you know whether it is something you want to do in the future.  \nBy joining a research team early, you can experience the process of developing research questions, collecting and analyzing data, writing, presenting, and publishing. You will have support with this while you work on your dissertation, but once you begin your first job, you will be replicating this on your own. The more practice you have, the easier the transition to independent research will be.  \nmore and more, it is becoming critical for you to have publications on your cV before you begin applying for jobs. In addition to collaborating with your advisor or PI, ask colleagues if they have projects or publications that they need help with. They might find ways for you to make a contribution, which will give you relevant experience and help strengthen your applications when you go on the job market.  \nTry to gain experience with grant writing and project management. It will benefit you to know about the administrative and management side of funded research.  \nif possible, serve on a hiring committee. You will read applications, participate in phone and in-person interviews, and observe job talks and teaching demonstrations. Through this experience, you will geta sense for the application process, what committees like and do not like to see in the materials, what types of questions are asked, etc. This insight will give you an advantage when you begin the process yourself. If you do not have this o","cbCaiqnSWgsaJiUJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqnSWgsaJiUJ","pdf",465812,"English","# Paths into academia\n# Preparing for a career in academia\n## Start doing research early\n## Build publications and experience\n## Develop grant writing and project management skills\n## Serve on hiring committees\n## Create professional habits\n# Postdoctoral fellowships\n## How to find postdoc positions\n## Key considerations before accepting","[{\"question\":\"What different paths can lead to an academic career?\",\"answer\":\"Academics can enter directly from higher education to faculty roles, later transition after education work in schools, or start STEM education careers after working in STEM disciplines. 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