Connecting the dots between science and business

Connecting the dots between science and business

Connecting the dots between science and business Science and business are often treated as two separate disciplines, which leads to problems. Scientists may lack the business sense to convert their research into something productive, whilst business professionals may...
Understanding cells and fostering love for science

Understanding cells and fostering love for science

Understanding cells and fostering love for science Dr Verónica Segarra is a cell biologist based at High Point University in North Carolina, USA. In addition to her research on how cells respond to changing environments, she is also passionate about developing the...
Start now to reap the rewards later

Start now to reap the rewards later

Start now to reap the rewards later Dr Shad Nelson and his team, based at Texas A&M University-Kingsville in the US, are passionate about increasing the number of Hispanics with advanced degrees in the sciences. The START NOW programme involves a unique two-week...
Human factors in the gas and oil industries

Human factors in the gas and oil industries

Human factors in the gas and oil industries Dr S. Camille Peres is based at Texas A&M University in the US. What shines through most of all is her love and fascination for her work – which is centred on understanding how human behaviour can lead to incidents in...
How to create ‘geniuses’ in geoscience

How to create ‘geniuses’ in geoscience

How to create ‘geniuses’ in geoscience The field of geoscience is rapidly expanding in many parts of the world, as we seek more sophisticated ways to gather energy and use natural resources responsibly. However, it suffers from a shortage of new blood, especially...