STEM ACADEMICA : THE GAME

 ### STEM Academia: The Game – A Simple Explanation The journey through STEM academia can feel like playing a tough game. The funny drawing called "STEM ACADEMIA: THE GAME" shows this journey in a simple way. Here’s what it means in easy-to-understand language. #### Starting with a PhD The first step is getting a PhD, which takes 4 to 8 years. This is when you do a lot of studying and research to learn everything about your subject. #### Moving to Postdoc After the PhD, you do a postdoc, which is another research job that lasts 1 to 3 years. But often, you might have to do this kind of job 2 to 5 times before moving on. It’s like being stuck in a temporary job for a long time. #### Aiming for Tenure Track The big goal is to get a tenure-track job, which is a stable and long-term position at a university. It’s like winning the game because it means you’ve made it in academia. #### The "Oh No" Moments Sometimes, things don’t go as planned, and you might have to leave ...