It's a game, not a formula : how to succeed as a scientist working in the private sector / David Giltner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Giltner, David, author.

Contributor:

Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, publisher.

Series:

SPIE digital library

SPIE monograph ; PM332

SPIE Press monograph ; PM332

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Vocational guidance.

Science.

Business--Vocational guidance.

Business.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 182 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Bellingham, Washington : SPIE, 2021.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

"Scientists tend to look for the 'right way' to do things. We are used to chasing after formulas and theories that describe the behavior of the universe, and this expectation that there is a 'right answer' tends to permeate much of what we do. But the world outside the controlled environment of the science lab doesn't work that way. The most successful scientists who enter the private sector approach their work as if it were a game, with rules that need to be followed but with no clear 'right way' to do things. They take risks, make decisions quickly, and don't overthink things. This book presents valuable insights from experienced and successful industry PhD scientists who have shared their valuable stories to help you succeed in the private sector and build that rewarding career you are seeking."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Rules of the Game

Chapter 3: The PhD Stereotypes

Chapter 4: Your Private-Sector Playbook

Chapter 5: The R&D Mindsets

Chapter 6: Startups - The Ultimate Game!

Chapter 7: Your Career Is a Game

Interviewee Bios

Notes

Author Bio

Notes:

Title from PDF title page (SPIE eBooks Website, viewed 2022-01-11)

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781510644175

OCLC:

1285775014

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.