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Success strategies for women in science : a portable mentor / edited by Peggy A. Pritchard.

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by Pritchard, Peggy A.
Call Number 305.435 22
Publication Date 2006
Summary The under-representation of women in science is a well-documented fact that is of increasing concern to educators, administrators and government policy makers. This book, for women nearing the end of their formal training and beginning their careers in science, draws upon the experience of successful female scientists in academia, industry and research institutes from across North America and Europe. The contributors provide readers with a broad perspective on life as a scientist. Chapters address topics such as mentorship, networking and balancing career and family responsibilities and discusses the current issues and concerns women face in their careers. * Details skills complementing scientific training and expertise that are proven to enhance potential for success, including networking and mental toughness * Provides insights into balancing professional and personal responsibilities * Written by outstanding female scienctists representing diverse scientific backgrounds and interests * Offers pracical advice and real-life stories that address currrent issues and concerns * A professional resource with international perspective.
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Science sifting [electronic resource] : tools for innovation in science and technology / Rodney R Dietert, Janice Dietert.

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by Dietert, Rodney R.
Call Number 502.3 22
Publication Date 2013
Summary Science Sifting is designed primarily as a textbook for students interested in research and as a general reference book for existing career scientists. The aim of this book is to help budding scientists broaden their capacities to access and use information from diverse sources to the benefit of their research careers. The book describes why the capacity to access and integrate both linear and nonlinear information has been an important historic feature of pivotal scientific breakthroughs. Yet, it is a process that our students are rarely, if ever, taught in universities. This book goes beyond simply describing the features of great scientific breakthroughs. It discusses the basis for accessing and using nonlinear information in the linear research context. It also provides a series of tools and exercises that can be used to enhance access to nonlinear information for application to research and other endeavors. Topics covered include focal points in scientific breakthroughs, the use of concepts maps in research, use of different vantage points, information as patterns, fractals for the scientist, memory storage and access points, and synchronicities. Young researchers need useful tools to help with a more holistic approach to their research careers. This book provides the useful tools to support flexibility and creativity across a long-term research career.
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Careers in forensic science [electronic resource] : crime scene investigation : criminalist.

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by Institute for Career Research.
Call Number 331.702 22
Publication Date 2010
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Building a research career / Christy L. Ludlow, Raymond Kent.

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by Ludlow, Christy L.
Call Number 001.4023 22
Publication Date 2011
Summary This book outlines guides to success in critical areas of a scientific career, including designing research, developing research programs, obtaining research grants, publishing in top journals, making sense of impact scores, grant writing do's and don'ts, applying for patents, and how to become a leader in a scientific field. The authors cover the As to Zs of career-building strategies toward a rewarding life in academia and science.
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Survival skills for scientists / Federico Rosei, Tudor Johnston.

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by Rosei, Federico, 1972-
Call Number 502.3 22
Publication Date 2006
Summary This book provides young scientists, from physicists through to sociologists, the counsel and tools that are needed to be their own agents and planners, to survive and succeed, hopefully even thrive in science. Making a good career based on peer-reviewed science means navigating through many stressful phases from graduate school through to permanent employment. Performing artists pay agents to help them in this effort. In effect, this book is designed to allow you to act as your own agent. You are counseled to analyze yourself deeply to know clearly what you want and whether you can live with it, how to make career choices and what you should then keep in mind, when to fight and when to yield. The unwritten rules of the "science game" are explained, including how to become published and known, the pitfalls of peer review and how to evade them, papers and posters, job interviews and getting your science funded. Interspersed with this are illustrative anecdotes and a fair amount of humor.
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Who wants to be a scientist? : choosing science as a career / Nancy Rothwell ; illustrations by Smudge.

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by Rothwell, Nancy.
Call Number 502.3 22
Publication Date 2002
Summary Scientific research is about discovering new things and applying them to improvements in life style for people and animals. Careers in science are now very demanding, requiring much more than a keen scientific mind and practical ability. This book offers practical advice on how to choose science as a career.
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Escape from the ivory tower [electronic resource] : a guide to making your science matter / Nancy Baron ; with contributions by Liz Neeley and the COMPASS team.

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by Baron, Nancy, 1964-
Call Number 501.4 22
Publication Date 2010
Summary 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 guide to communicating science, Baron explains how to engage your audience and explain why a particular finding matters. --from publisher description.
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Connecting students to STEM careers [electronic resource] : social networking strategies / Camille Cole.

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by Cole, Camille.
Call Number 507.1 23
Publication Date 2011
Summary Provides teachers with technological ways to find STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) professionals around the world who are willing to interact with their students.
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