Who Wants to be a Scientist?: Choosing Science as a Career [Paperback]

Nancy Rothwell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0521520924 | ISBN-13: 978-0521520928 | Publication Date: October 14, 2002

As careers in science have become increasingly demanding, they require much more than a keen scientific mind and practical ability. If you are considering a career in research, have already embarked on your career and want to succeed, are uncertain which route to take or advise, train or supervise scientists, this book offers some helpful advice. Nancy Rothwell, a senior scientist with extensive experience training scientists and communicating with the public, covers topics ranging from choosing a PhD or postdoctoral position, successful interviews and preparing your cv to managing your supervisor; how to give successful talks, publish high quality papers and become known within your field. Broader aspects of science which are so important today are also covered, including ethics and fraud, intellectual property and exploitation and disseminating science to the public.

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"A succinct reminder of the skills and habits of mind that encourage success and the good will of those around us, Who Wants to be a Scientist? reminds us of all the things we should have learned--and immediately forgot--as undergraduates. Rothwells' work is useful...by carefully mapping out the terrain of the scientist's life, Rothwell allows readers to answer the book's title questions--Who wants to be a scientist?--for themselves." Next Wave

"[C]learly written for the potential scientist, but ... helpful for anyone who wants to understand the stresses, environment, and training of scientists. Rothwell illustrates the complexity of science culture with practical advice, straightforward discussions, and solid examples that paint the reality of being a scientist in the 21st century.... A must for all science libraries as well as high school and college libraries. Recommended." Choice

Book Description

Careers in science are now very demanding, requiring much more than a keen scientific mind and practical ability. Today's scientists must be able to raise funds for their research, write and talk about it, train others and lead their subjects. This book provides practical advice on these and many other aspects of a scientific career together with help on choosing which direction to take and whether science is the right career for you.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (October 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521520924
• ISBN-13: 978-0521520928
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,010,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An entry handbook for all new graduate student, August 25, 2004

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BH Ong (Cyberjaya, MALAYSIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Wants to be a Scientist?: Choosing Science as a Career (Paperback)

This book is the top 5% of its category. Dr Rothwell's many years observation and experience in scientific research environment definitely will light up all the younger mind. Read this book before you enter your graduate school!

5.0 out of 5 stars The Scientist's Blueprint, September 4, 2008

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Dame Nancy Rothwell has written a fantastic book which is *probably* the "only organized" blueprint for scientists at all levels.

Whether you're an undergraduate/postgraduate student, teacher or researcher, this is the one book out there that prescribes an agreebale path to follow in order to achieve success in the field of science. She covers everything up until and beyond patenting your research work. Brilliant!

If you are a scientist, get this book before your next new shirt.

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful Book, January 11, 2007

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This review is from: Who Wants to be a Scientist?: Choosing Science as a Career (Paperback)

The book is good for students who want to be scientists. It mentions many details to be take care of during the process of study.