Although "multitasking" is a popular buzzword, research shows that only 2% of the population actually multitasks efficiently. Most of us just shift back and forth between different tasks, a process ...

Before coming to academe, I worked in a research institute studying information technology. Looking back, the pace seems almost luxurious as I was able to concentrate on a single project at a time.

How many times have you been asked during a job interview, “Are you a good multitasker?” or “How do you juggle multiple tasks at once?” How often has your boss said that you need to multitask better ...