So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? (eBook)

Ashley Juavinett (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2020
Columbia University Press (Verlag)
978-0-231-54915-8 (ISBN)

Infos

The pursuit to understand the human brain in all its intricacy is a fascinatingly complex challenge and neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing scientific fields worldwide. There is a wide range of career options open to those who wish to pursue a career in neuroscience, yet there are few resources that provide students with inside advice on how to go about it.So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? is a contemporary and engaging guide for aspiring neuroscientists of diverse backgrounds and interests. Fresh with the experience of having recently launched her own career, Ashley Juavinett provides a candid look at the field, offering practical guidance that explores everything from programming to personal stories.Juavinett begins with a look at the field and its history, exploring our evolving understanding of how the brain works. She then tackles the nitty-gritty: how to apply to a PhD program, the daily life of a graduate student, the art of finding mentors and collaborators, and what to expect when working in a lab. Finally, she introduces readers to diverse young scientists whose career paths illustrate what you can do with a neuroscience degree. For anyone intrigued by the brain or seeking advice on how to further their ambitions of studying it, So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? is a practical and timely overview of how to learn and thrive in this exciting field.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2020
• Zusatzinfo: 17 b&w illustrations
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Schlagworte: career advice • career in STEM • Graduate school • Neuroscience
• ISBN-10: 0-231-54915-6 / 0231549156
• ISBN-13: 978-0-231-54915-8 / 9780231549158