What We Are Reading Today: ‘How to Mentor Anyone in Academia’

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Updated 15 October 2024
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘How to Mentor Anyone in Academia’

Author: Maria LaMonaca Wisdom

Mentoring is integral to how academics are formed and what trajectories their careers will take. Yet until recently, no one was trained to do it, and many academics have ingrained assumptions about mentorship that no longer fit the lives, needs, and aspirations of mentees.

“How to Mentor Anyone in Academia” shares proven techniques for the professional development of junior faculty, postdocs, and graduate students in today’s rapidly changing academic landscape.


What We Are Reading Today: ‘Dragonflies of North America’ by Ed Lam

Updated 25 December 2025
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘Dragonflies of North America’ by Ed Lam

Dragonflies are large and beautiful insects, diverse in color and pattern. This premier field guide provides all the information you need to identify every male and female dragonfly found in North America, whether in the field, in the hand, or under the microscope.

The extensive illustrations are the heart of the book. Close-up color portraits of each species, often several times life size, show the best possible specimens for close examination. 

“Dragonflies of North America” is the ultimate guide to these extraordinary insects.