PLoS Biology (Sep 2023)

Supporting nonlinear careers to diversify science.

  • Anna L Vlasits,
  • Monique L Smith,
  • Maria Maldonado,
  • Simone Brixius-Anderko

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002291
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 9
p. e3002291

Abstract

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Nonlinear careers through academia are increasingly common, but funding agencies and search committees penalize these paths. Why do scientists stray from the beaten path, how do they contribute to science, and how do we level the playing field?