ABSTRACT
The first in the Focus Series on Global Science Education, The Whys of a Scientific Life examines why scientists do what they do. Working from a diverse background in scientific research, including academic departments of physics and chemistry, as well as the scientific civil service, the author describes the choices scientists make. Fundamentally, a scientist asks questions based on curiosity. In addition, the environment is very important. By influencing their elected governments, society itself shapes the scientific research that is undertaken by scientists. This book follows on naturally from the author’s last book, Skills for a Scientific Life, which is a how-to guide for scientists and those that aspire to engage in science as a career.
Key Features:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section I|1 pages
Fundamental Science
section II|1 pages
The Role of Technology
section III|1 pages
The Wider Research and Work Environment
chapter Chapter 13|2 pages
Because We Wish to Engage in a Grand Challenge or Mission-Led Research Objective
section IV|1 pages
The Scientist's Inner Self
section V|1 pages
Communication of Science
section VI|1 pages
Science and Society
chapter Chapter 19|3 pages
Because We Can Expand the Scope of Research with “Open Science,” Bringing an Improved Future for Society
section VII|1 pages
Fundamentals Revisited
