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- Title
The learning curve.
- Authors
Kreeger, Karen
- Abstract
Students starting their PhDs and postdoctorate education moving into fresh areas of research often find themselves in need of different technical skills. Many postdoctorates and students find themselves scrambling to acquire fresh skills when the need arises unexpectedly -- something that is happening more frequently as research becomes ever more interdisciplinary. This shift is causing a change in the way that scientists need to train. Although they must still be an expert in their speciality, they must also become conversant in techniques that once seemed beyond their domain. They also need to recognize where their knowledge ends and when they should seek help from others who have expertise in a particular field. But there are several ways to deal with such needs. Young scientists can seek out PhD programs with formal training components that level the playing field for each new class. They can travel to other labs and to short courses. And they can engage in collaborations where they pick up new skills.
- Subjects
DOCTOR of philosophy degree; HIGHER education; SCIENTISTS; RESEARCH; STUDENTS
- Publication
Nature Biotechnology, 2003, Vol 21, Issue 8, p951
- ISSN
1087-0156
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/nbt0803-951