The Effort Report

Elizabeth and Roger discuss what it means to be a professional in academia and what value it has in collaborations. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X 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 the different ways that salary support and effort are broken down in academia, as well as strategies for diversifying the sources of your salary. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X 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 what a promotion letter is and how to write one that promotion committees can use to evaluate faculty. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X 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 are in a Pro-Am providing both professional and amateur tips about mentoring others. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X 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 describe what a search committee is, what it does, who creates it, who serves on it, and whether you want to be on one. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X 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 turn to Roger’s favorite topic: Accounting. But Elizabeth manages to keep Roger on track as they discuss what is a faculty member’s responsibility when it comes to keeping track of the numbers ($$). Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X 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 the critical question of whether to attend department/division holiday parties. The pros, the cons, and everything in between! Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X 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

There are mentors with different purposes: Research mentor, career mentor, etc. Furthermore, advisors are different than mentors. Elizabeth and Roger sort out the variety of people you might have helping with your career and how to choose them. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X 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 the concept of “managing up” and how it applies in the world of academia. Most people in academia report to someone in some sort of fashion, although in academia, the nature of the reporting relationship is muddier. 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 talk about how to be a good citizen in your department, school, and university while still advancing your career goals. 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 your curriculum vitae (CV), including what goes in it, how it differs from a resume, what it’s used for, and how to maintain it. 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 talk about how to ask for resources for a new initiative. 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 talk about whether it matters if you are the corresponding author or not. 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 talk about what are promotion letters and why they matter. 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 awards and managing grants both pre- and post-award. Also, re-vamping research funding, robots writing grants, and more leadership tips. Show Notes Roger’s interview NIH Revising Review Criteria 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 whether all money is green in academia, panic writing, summary statements, and doing the work. 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 are here to discuss sending slides in advance, five minute meetings, making invisible work visible, and the value of external money in the academy. 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 time pies, continuing resolutions, appropriations committees, head shots, travel receipts, and responding to RFAs. And Roger is recruiting a postdoc! Show Notes Roger’s Postdoc Ad: https://rdpeng.org/postdoc.html 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 a grab bag of work in progress and answer the question of whether you should ever align yourself with a fund agency’s strategic priorities. Show Notes: College Pricing Game 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