academe

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Whereas concerns in the past largely centered around postdocs’ difficulty getting faculty positions, “now, academe is really worried about the low applicant pool,” she says.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 18, 2023

Because “The Laughter” is not just any book from such a perspective — it’s a no-holds-barred comic achievement that lambastes the power structures keeping men like Oliver skulking the halls of academe.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Q. Re: Exiting academe with grace: I hope this doesn’t sound overly dramatic but I’d also advise you to keep quiet about your plans until after you’ve defended your dissertation.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2020

The world of academe is eyeing Wheeler’s next moves on science nervously.

From Scientific American • Aug. 13, 2018

He wondered about the impact of the Net on traditional cultural enclaves, like academe.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz