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The base of the scientific pyramid is becoming smaller and smaller and erosion at the top won't be repaired with stones making their way upward.

It's a real problem when Ph.D.s can't function outside the university.

Part of becoming a successful scientist is building up your own portfolio of ideas: experiments you'd love to do if you ever get the time (and money).

While there are good reasons for some to stay on to pursue R&D in academia, industry offers equally or even more exciting careers.

As most researchers are not legally trained and may not be well versed with IPRs, it is wise to constantly educate the researchers on such issues.

During the examination, the patent examiner places special emphasis on the judgement as to the inventiveness required.

I finally feel that I have hit the right balance between my love for science and a way to apply it.

In three semesters, students receive the technical skills in mechatronics and also become familiar with the German language and culture.

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The breakthrough of biophotonics applications in biotech and medicine is currently limited by two factors, namely the lack of awareness among start-up CEOs ... and the current shortage of technicians, technologists, and scientists with a multidisciplinary education.

"I've decided to break all the rules. I'm tackling the whole thing in one go."

With an ageing population there is expanding demand for tissue engineered products, which in turn will lead to a new, high-tech industry sector.

After decades of blind faith, educators are finally beginning to investigate what makes for a good research experience.

Successful diversity programs level the playing field for women and minorities by addressing their needs and teaching undergraduates the unwritten rules of academic science.

E-science, or grid computing, looks set to fundamentally change the way that scientists work.

Figuring out what works is vitally important to the country, say U.S. educators. Each year, hundreds of thousands of U.S. students get their only exposure to science in an intro class--and most leave without understanding how science works or with any desire to take further courses.