Science Careers

Personal Accounts from the Experts

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

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Beskrivning

Designed to encourage and facilitate students' critical thinking skills, curiosity, and understanding of different science careers, this work presents a wide range of engaging real-life stories from successful and dedicated science professionals from diverse scientific disciplines. Providing a comprehensive overview of science careers and highlighting the skills needed for success, the author has designed this guide specifically to prepare high school, undergraduate and graduate students for the multiple roles they will encounter as science professionals upon graduation.Offering a thoughtful fusion of experiences, wisdom, commentaries, and practical advice for students as they consider a career in the sciences, this resource details specific strategies and crucial information that are most appropriate for a successful science career.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2003-06-18
Mått:176 x 255 x 11 mm
Vikt:376 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:Scarecrow Press
Medarbetare:RobertE. Yager
ISBN:9780810847361

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Mer om författaren

Lawrence O. Flowers is a doctoral candidate in the department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He is a member of several national professional organizations including the National Science Teachers Association and the American Society for Microbiology.

Recensioner i media

An unusual and valuable tool…a very useful classroom resource, reference for a school counseling office, or a source for library research.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 ForewordPart 2 PrefacePart 3 AcknowledgmentsPart 4 ContributorsPart 5 Chapter 1: IntroductionPart 6 Chapter 2: Science Careers: Statistical ExplorationPart 7 Chapter 3: Personal Accounts from the ExpertsChapter 8 Biochemical EngineeringChapter 9 BiotechnologyChapter 10 EngineeringChapter 11 GeneticsChapter 12 GeologyChapter 13 Medical TechnologyChapter 14 MicrobiologyChapter 15 Molecular BiologyChapter 16 NursingChapter 17 PharmacyChapter 18 PhysicsChapter 19 VirologyPart 20 Chapter 4: Science Careers: Additional ResourcesPart 21 IndexPart 22 About the Editor