The Joy of Science
Seven Principles for Scientists Seeking Happiness, Harmony, and Success
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- Authors:
- Roel Snieder, Colorado School of Mines
- Jen Schneider, Boise State University, Idaho
- Date Published: June 2016
- availability: In stock
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781316509005
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We live in an age where working in science or engineering offers tremendous professional opportunities - the pace of scientific development is truly breathtaking. Yet many researchers struggle with the pressures of the fast-paced academic workplace, and struggle to harmonize their work and personal lives. The result can be burnout, exhaustion, and stress on a personal level, and difficulty in recruiting and retaining talented, diverse people to science and engineering. This book, written for graduate students and researchers at all stages of their careers, aims to help scientists by identifying and questioning the core beliefs that drive a culture of overwork, and provides real-world examples and exercises for those wishing to do things differently. Written in a lively narrative style, and including interview excerpts from practicing scientists, social scientists, and engineers, this book serves as a guide for those seeking to practice the seven traits of the joyful scientist.
Read more- Makes the reader aware of the personal and collective beliefs about what it means to be a successful scientist
- Offers practical suggestions and ideas for leading a balanced life while thriving in a scientific career
- Offers anecdotes from scientists that illustrate and deepen the material covered
- Exercises invite the reader to reflect and explore alternative approaches to living the life of a scientist
Reviews & endorsements
'This is not a book aimed at describing the qualities that lead to good research. Nor does The Joy of Science discuss ways to deal with problems by improving the system … Instead, in each chapter Snieder and Schneider give examples of scientists in pressure-induced, dysfunctional situations and suggest behavioral changes that could help alleviate the problem … One of the book’s most important points, which wasn’t emphasized enough in my view, is that students, postdocs, and faculty feeling under the gun often think that they are alone and that others who usually put up a good front don’t feel such pressures. The Joy of Science can convince scientists under stress that they are not alone, and thus it can immediately begin to achieve its goal.' Gordon Kane, Physics Today
Customer reviews
13th Jul 2016 by Lindahazen
Excellent book. I loved it. Normally, we scientist try to avoid the terms like compassion, kindness etc. Professor Roel Snieder and Jen Schneider did wonderful work for science. I appreciate the effort. It is good contribution. Altogether a new look.
Review was not posted due to profanity
×Product details
- Date Published: June 2016
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781316509005
- length: 180 pages
- dimensions: 228 x 152 x 9 mm
- weight: 0.31kg
- contains: 34 b/w illus.
- availability: In stock
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. Harmony
2. Courage
3. Vision
4. Curiosity
5. Listening
6. Compassion
7. Integrity
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