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"A mother is continually training in how to manage her time and organise her work. This is key [to success in entrepreneurship], beyond having guts and imagination," says Claire Dutertre.

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--Dr. Willie Pearson, chair of Georgia Tech's School of History, Technology, and Society

This article comes to you through a collaboration between Next Wave and Science's aging knowledge environment,
SAGE KE. The joint venture is supported by the
AARP Andrus Foundation.

"Because of its close ties to state-of-the-art science, the collaboration with international scientists, and the opportunity to raise the awareness internally and externally about aviation’s environmental impacts, my current job quickly reached the status of a dream job for me."

"The choices I made pretty much mirrored my growth as a scientist."

If the profession does not act now, faculty diversity may be stalled for another 30 years--which does not serve the interests of the academy or society at large.

"It is important that the maximum feedback or spinoff is obtained in case of the failure of a mission," says Dr. Mark Sims, Beagle 2 mission manager.

"Working with colleagues in developing countries is one of the most enriching experiences in life ..."

E-mail your questions for Dr. Clemmons to
msnadvice@aaas.org.

The big difference with university students is that their selection doesn't take place at the gate like for the
Grandes Ecoles, so there is less recognition of their merit to pursue academic studies.

"I figure if I can't choose the types of projects and research I want to tackle now, I never will be able to."

This article suggests an alternative pathway to train physician-scientists for careers in patient-oriented research.

"Personal branding is not about presenting a false image. It is about understanding what is unique about you--your accomplishments, experience, attitude--and then using that to differentiate yourself from other job hunters. Your brand is your edge in the job market." --Levinson and Perry

" I feel I am doing a good job, and I have enough money from grants to continue my work, but I still have to leave."

The HR department "has to determine whether or not there is a personal chemistry fit between you and the company."

"Writing something that is powerful and yet short is the single most difficult kind of business writing."