Advice To A Young Scientist
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Author |
: P. B. Medawar |
Publisher |
: Basic Books |
Total Pages |
: 132 |
Release |
: 2008-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780786722624 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0786722622 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Advice To A Young Scientist by : P. B. Medawar
To those interested in a life in science, Sir Peter Medawar, Nobel laureate, deflates the myths of invincibility, superiority, and genius; instead, he demonstrates it is common sense and an inquiring mind that are essential to the scientist's calling. He deflates the myths surrounding scientists -- invincibility, superiority, and genius; instead, he argues that it is common sense and an inquiring mind that are essential to the makeup of a scientist. He delivers many wry observations on how to choose a research topic, how to get along wih collaborators and older scientists and administrators, how (and how not) to present a scientific paper, and how to cope with culturally "superior" specialists in the arts and humanities.
Author |
: Edward O. Wilson |
Publisher |
: W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages |
: 153 |
Release |
: 2013-04-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780871407009 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0871407000 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Letters to a Young Scientist by : Edward O. Wilson
Pulitzer Prize–winning biologist Edward O. Wilson imparts the wisdom of his storied career to the next generation. Edward O. Wilson has distilled sixty years of teaching into a book for students, young and old. Reflecting on his coming-of-age in the South as a Boy Scout and a lover of ants and butterflies, Wilson threads these twenty-one letters, each richly illustrated, with autobiographical anecdotes that illuminate his career—both his successes and his failures—and his motivations for becoming a biologist. At a time in human history when our survival is more than ever linked to our understanding of science, Wilson insists that success in the sciences does not depend on mathematical skill, but rather a passion for finding a problem and solving it. From the collapse of stars to the exploration of rain forests and the oceans’ depths, Wilson instills a love of the innate creativity of science and a respect for the human being’s modest place in the planet’s ecosystem in his readers.
Author |
: Santiago Ramon Y Cajal |
Publisher |
: MIT Press |
Total Pages |
: 148 |
Release |
: 2004-02-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780262250030 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0262250039 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis Advice for a Young Investigator by : Santiago Ramon Y Cajal
An anecdotal guide for the perplexed new investigator as well as a refreshing resource for the old pro, covering everything from valuable personality traits for an investigator to social factors conducive to scientific work. Santiago Ramón y Cajal was a mythic figure in science. Hailed as the father of modern anatomy and neurobiology, he was largely responsible for the modern conception of the brain. His groundbreaking works were New Ideas on the Structure of the Nervous System and Histology of the Nervous System in Man and Vertebrates. In addition to leaving a legacy of unparalleled scientific research, Cajal sought to educate the novice scientist about how science was done and how he thought it should be done. This recently rediscovered classic, first published in 1897, is an anecdotal guide for the perplexed new investigator as well as a refreshing resource for the old pro. Cajal was a pragmatist, aware of the pitfalls of being too idealistic—and he had a sense of humor, particularly evident in his diagnoses of various stereotypes of eccentric scientists. The book covers everything from valuable personality traits for an investigator to social factors conducive to scientific work.
Author |
: Béla Z. Schmidt |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 214 |
Release |
: 2021-10-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783030855710 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3030855716 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis Career Advice for Young Scientists in Biomedical Research by : Béla Z. Schmidt
Pursuing a career in biomedical research can be daunting, considering the stiffer competition and uncertain career prospects in academia. This book summarizes career advice gathered during in-depth interviews with 106 biomedical scientists who lead their own laboratories. The participating principal investigators are from 44 research institutions in 11 countries. This book is unique in that it provides a glimpse into the mindset of principal investigators. Here, the reader will learn about common thought patterns and values, as well as the range of opinions and ways of thinking to be found among a large group of active principal investigators – without having to read more than a hundred individual autobiographies. The book will benefit all PhD students who want to learn more about their supervisor’s mindset in order to successfully complete their projects. It can help freshly graduated PhDs planning to pursue an academic career, and MDs contemplating a career in research, to decide whether they truly want to embark on this path. Lastly, it can offer young principal investigators a source of inspiration on how to succeed and achieve their goals.
Author |
: Peter Doherty |
Publisher |
: Columbia University Press |
Total Pages |
: 322 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780231138970 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0231138970 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize by : Peter Doherty
In The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize, Doherty recounts his unlikely path to becoming a Nobel Laureate. Beginning with his humble origins in Australia, he tells how he developed an interest in immunology and describes his award-winning, influential work with Rolf Zinkernagel on T-cells and the nature of immune defense. In prose that is at turns amusing and astute, Doherty reveals how his nonconformist upbringing, sense of being an outsider, and search for different perspectives have shaped his life and work. Doherty offers a rare, insider's look at the realities of being a research scientist. He lucidly explains his own scientific work and how research projects are selected, funded, and organized; the major problems science is trying to solve; and the rewards and pitfalls of a career in scientific research. For Doherty, science still plays an important role in improving the world, and he argues that scientists need to do a better job of making their work more accessible to the public. Throughout the book, Doherty explores the stories of past Nobel winners and considers some of the crucial scientific debates of our time, including the safety of genetically modified foods and the tensions between science and religion. He concludes with some "tips" on how to win a Nobel Prize, including advice on being persistent, generous, and culturally aware, and he stresses the value of evidence. The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Noble Prize is essential reading for anyone interested in a career in science.
Author |
: Nancy Baron |
Publisher |
: Island Press |
Total Pages |
: 271 |
Release |
: 2010-08-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781597269650 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1597269654 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis Escape from the Ivory Tower by : Nancy Baron
Most scientists and researchers aren’t prepared to talk to the press or to policymakers—or to deal with backlash. Many researchers have the horror stories to prove it. What’s clear, according to Nancy Baron, is that scientists, journalists and public policymakers come from different cultures. They follow different sets of rules, pursue different goals, and speak their own language. To effectively reach journalists and public officials, scientists need to learn new skills and rules of engagement. No matter what your specialty, the keys to success are clear thinking, knowing what you want to say, understanding your audience, and using everyday language to get your main points across. In this practical and entertaining guide to communicating science, Baron explains how to engage your audience and explain why a particular finding matters. She explores how to ace your interview, promote a paper, enter the political fray, and use new media to connect with your audience. The book includes advice from journalists, decision makers, new media experts, bloggers and some of the thousands of scientists who have participated in her communication workshops. Many of the researchers she has worked with have gone on to become well-known spokespeople for science-related issues. Baron and her protégées describe the risks and rewards of “speaking up,” how to deal with criticism, and the link between communications and leadership. The final chapter, ‘Leading the Way’ offers guidance to scientists who want to become agents of change and make your science matter. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned veteran looking to hone your skills, Escape From the Ivory Tower can help make your science understood, appreciated and perhaps acted upon.
Author |
: Peter J. Feibelman |
Publisher |
: Basic Books |
Total Pages |
: 93 |
Release |
: 2011-01-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780465025336 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0465025331 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis A PhD Is Not Enough! by : Peter J. Feibelman
Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist. Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is hard to find. In A Ph.D. Is Not Enough!, physicist Peter J. Feibelman lays out a rational path to a fulfilling long-term research career. He offers sound advice on selecting a thesis or postdoctoral adviser; choosing among research jobs in academia, government laboratories, and industry; preparing for an employment interview; and defining a research program. The guidance offered in A Ph.D. Is Not Enough! will help you make your oral presentations more effective, your journal articles more compelling, and your grant proposals more successful. A classic guide for recent and soon-to-be graduates, A Ph.D. Is Not Enough! remains required reading for anyone on the threshold of a career in science. This new edition includes two new chapters and is revised and updated throughout to reflect how the revolution in electronic communication has transformed the field.
Author |
: Philip A. Schwartzkroin |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 209 |
Release |
: 2009-08-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780195333541 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0195333543 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis So You Want to be a Scientist? by : Philip A. Schwartzkroin
"So You Want To Be a Scientist? offers the reader a glimpse into the job of being a research scientist."--Page 4 of cover.
Author |
: Peter S. Fiske |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 198 |
Release |
: 2013-06-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781118764411 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1118764412 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Synopsis Put Your Science to Work by : Peter S. Fiske
Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Special Publications Series. Whether you are a science undergraduate or graduate student, post-doc or senior scientist, you need practical career development advice. Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide for Scientists can help you explore all your options and develop dynamite strategies for landing the job of your dreams. Completely revised and updated from the best-selling To Boldly Go: A Practical Career Guide for Scientists, this second edition offers expert help from networking to negotiating a job offer. This is the book you need to start moving your career in the right direction.
Author |
: Roel Snieder |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 227 |
Release |
: 2009-07-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781107268685 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1107268680 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Art of Being a Scientist by : Roel Snieder
This is a hands-on guide for graduate students and young researchers wishing to perfect the practical skills needed for a successful research career. By teaching junior scientists to develop effective research habits, the book helps to make the experience of graduate study a more efficient and rewarding one. The authors have taught a graduate course on the topics covered for many years, and provide a sample curriculum for instructors in graduate schools wanting to teach a similar course. Topics covered include choosing a research topic, department, and advisor; making workplans; the ethics of research; using scientific literature; perfecting oral and written communication; publishing papers; writing proposals; managing time effectively; and planning a scientific career and applying for jobs in research and industry. The wealth of advice is invaluable to students, junior researchers and mentors in all fields of science, engineering, and the humanities. The authors have taught a graduate course on the topics covered for many years, and provide a sample curriculum for instructors in graduate schools wanting to teach a similar course. The sample curriculum is available in the book as Appendix B, and as an online resource.