Dealing with Publication Anxiety: Questions Students Have About Publishing

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18260/2-1-370.660-143049

Keywords:

Education, Undergraduate Research, Mentoring, Communication Skills (written/spoken)

Abstract

Publishing is an important goal for students but doing it for the first time can cause unnecessary anxiety. Here, we answer common questions that students have asked us about publishing. This format should also help new principal investigators anticipate questions from students. Readers who are still deciding whether to pursue a graduate degree can also use these questions to guide conversations with prospective advisers and their students.

Author Biographies

Michael D. Dickey, North Carolina State University, United States

Michael D. Dickey, PhD, is the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State University. He received a BS from the Georgia Institute of Technology (1999) and a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin (2006), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. His research addresses soft matter—liquid metals, gels, and polymers—for stretchable devices. He founded the Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering symposium, which showcases undergraduate research. ORCID: 0000-0003-1251-1871

Corresponding author: mddickey@ncsu.edu

 

Robert M. Kelly, North Carolina State University, United States

Robert M. Kelly, PhD (1953–2026), was the Alcoa Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State University and directed the interdisciplinary NC State Biotechnology Program from 2000 to 2026. He earned BS and MS degrees from the University of Virginia and a PhD from NC State. His research addressed the biology and biotechnology of extreme thermophiles. He served as an editor of Applied and Environmental Microbiology from 2012 to 2022.

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Published

2026-09-11

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Ahead of Print (Articles ASAP)

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