Morgan BellHow To Become A Scientist
July 12th 2009 14:07
We all know the archetype of the mad scientist. Einstein's appearance probably has a lot to do with what we assume scientists look like. The electrified salt and pepper hair is "mad scientist" hair. A scientist is someone who looks like Doc from Back To The Future and builds flux capacitors, right?
But it takes more than unruly hair and a crazed expression to become a respected scientist.
Scientists gather observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning. They collect data through observation and experimentation, and they formulate and test hypotheses. They learn how to do all this through rigorous education.
YouTube user C0nc0rdance has created this video on the USA process of becoming a scientist.
Scientists are extremely well schooled.
To quote C0nc0rdance:
Note the emphasis on studying mathematics, calculus, statistics, and technical writing. The end-game being to get your research published in journals. Writing grants for funding and passing on your knowledge through teaching are also an important skills.
But it takes more than unruly hair and a crazed expression to become a respected scientist.
Scientists gather observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning. They collect data through observation and experimentation, and they formulate and test hypotheses. They learn how to do all this through rigorous education.
YouTube user C0nc0rdance has created this video on the USA process of becoming a scientist.
Scientists are extremely well schooled.
To quote C0nc0rdance:
To get your first tenure-track faculty job, you will need:
4 years to BS or BA
2 years to MS or MA (optional)
3-4 years to PhD
4-12 years of post-doctoral research
2-6 years as Associate Professor or Research Fellow.
If you start at 18, you could be tenure track as early as 31, or as late as 46.
4 years to BS or BA
2 years to MS or MA (optional)
3-4 years to PhD
4-12 years of post-doctoral research
2-6 years as Associate Professor or Research Fellow.
If you start at 18, you could be tenure track as early as 31, or as late as 46.
Note the emphasis on studying mathematics, calculus, statistics, and technical writing. The end-game being to get your research published in journals. Writing grants for funding and passing on your knowledge through teaching are also an important skills.
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Comment by Norm
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When you wrote "rigourous education", I had thoughts of "religious education" for confuse, but honourable, Chinese scientist.
I've thought about this often, it's all about the hair.
Comment by Morgan Bell
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more "How To" posts, got it, check
mate
hey do you think between the two of us we are now running every blog on Orble, its like the minge dynasty
all about the hair
Comment by Norm
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What's next on the agenda?
Oh, that's a good one, your excellency.
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"Today, Europe. Tomorrow, Whitesnake."
Then we got it chopped off. Became mellowaccousticduo@orble.com
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communism, comrade, communism
now that we have Orble we can dominate the world
MUHAHAhahaha
ill toss you for ownership of MyApologetics, the biggest tosser wins . . . the sore loser can control ThePolicalBrief
all of my hens have come home to roost
*twirls moustache*
Comment by Janet Collins
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You have certainly been busy these last few days.
I can see now why I never became a scientist - and it isn't about the hair. It's more about how damn long it takes to get anywhere.
Comment by Morgan Bell
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i was having a really productive night last night, you know how some days you just get in the blogging groove?
plus this science blog is new to me so there is still the novelty factor . . . it actually had heaps of existing subscribers, which is a lovely bonus
scientists sure are dedicated to study, i admire their patience