Tools for Transitions: Finding A New Home

By Anastasia Salter. For most of us in academia, big transitions are inevitable. We move from graduate school in one state to a postdoc or fellowship in another and perhaps through several such temporary positions in search of permanence. And, even if found, permanence can be an illusion as needs of departments, family ties, and other life considerations get in the way. I’m in the midst of a big transition this summer: I’m relocating to Orlando for a new job at the University of Central Florida. So as I navigate the hurdles of a big move, I’ll be writing a series of posts here on the tools and tech I’ve found to make the process a bit more manageable. More...