Wednesday, April 20, 2011

What happens when the spotlight shines on the young scientists?

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v467/n7317_supp/full/467S22a.html

Box 1: Advice to laureates

* Reply to emails from students within twelve hours
* Don't dictate a student's life
* Give creative freedom
* Foster relationship among students in the lab, not just with them
* Let students develop their 'voice' when writing papers
* Communicate your science to the public by using the media


Box 2: Advice to students

* Choose a supervisor who does not travel too much
* Don't try to please your supervisor all the time, be prepared to challenge them
* Put questions to your supervisor, but think of some possible suggestions beforehand
* Assume your supervisor is wrong and develop your own way to approach the problem
* Idealism regarding science in politics is good, but be aware that it will be a steep challenge
* Don't give up too easily

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