How to Think and Function as a Scientist

by HSB on November 13, 2009

in PhD

In several articles about Phd, we have stated that PhD is about interest towards research and not about financial aid and money. It requires dedication and determination to complete PhD and Post Doc.

On Becoming  a Scientist

Bruce Michael Alberts is an American biochemist who published an article in Science Magazine On Becoming a Scientist. It’s a MUST read for any students  to considering to study Masters or PhD.

He talks about

  • how to think and function as a scientist
  • importance of your mentor
  • how to find problems and solve them
  • importance of creativity, risk taking and identifying problems

So, are you still interested to study PhD and go on to become a sceientist or you think Masters degree is sufficient? PhD takes about 4 to 5 years to complete and Post Doc takes another 2 years.

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{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Sudheer January 3, 2010 at 6:12 AM

Some of my friends applied for Ph.D and they are going to change their option after reaching there. As we know Ph.D programs offer better aid over MS programs.
If I change my Program Ph.D to MS after getting admission, any chances for Problem. please Help me.

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2 easwaran November 13, 2009 at 11:34 PM

friends
after reading about Dr.Bruce Michael Alberts
guidance one will certainly feel like opting for PhD rather than M.S, thesis.
as pointed out by the HSB in almost all write ups
that PhD is about interest towards research and not about financial aid and money. It requires dedication and determination to complete PhD and Post Doc.
that is what Dr.Bruce Michael Alberts
also recites in his editorial
how nice to be with such great scientist
i am sure any one who cares to read about Dr.Bruce Michael Alberts
editorial will certainly choose to pursue PhD and postdoctoral research,
how i wish our young friends who is aspiring to study M.S should opt for PhD
great insight
HSB
Thanks for your lead
cheers
easwaran

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