Q&A for How to Be a Good Scientist

Return to Full Article

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    How do I become a professional scientist?
    Meredith Juncker, PhD
    Scientific Researcher
    Meredith Juncker is a PhD candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Her studies are focused on proteins and neurodegenerative diseases.
    Scientific Researcher
    Expert Answer
    To become a professional scientist, you will need to successfully complete a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) program in your subject of interest at an accredited university. If you'd like to remain in academia, you will then move on to complete a post-doctoral fellowship at a different institution. There are many professional scientists that end up working in industry, such as for a pharmaceutical company.
  • Question
    What are the qualities of a good scientist?
    Meredith Juncker, PhD
    Scientific Researcher
    Meredith Juncker is a PhD candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Her studies are focused on proteins and neurodegenerative diseases.
    Scientific Researcher
    Expert Answer
    Good scientists are organized and hard-working. The most important quality to have as a scientist is perseverance, as many of your experiments will fail. You must also be adept in communicating your work to a lay audience.
  • Question
    What are the abilities needed to become a scientist?
    Community Answer
    The knowledge or education needed varies by job, but an undergraduate degree would be required for most jobs. If you are in high school, take math as much as you can. Take the science courses best suited for your branch.
  • Question
    Do good scientists make a lot of money?
    Community Answer
    It all depends whether they're working for a large corporation or are independent researchers struggling for grant money for projects. However, the best scientists are more focused on exploration and discovery than profit.
  • Question
    Are there any opportunities for computer scientists to earn money online?
    Community Answer
    Of course, yes! There are many sites in the world that offers this facility. One of my favorite sites is Whitehat Jr, it also provides classes to become one. If you don't find it useful, you can always search for one. Each site has its own specific requirements.
  • Question
    Can you help me with understanding what MALDI means?
    Donagan
    Top Answerer
    Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization is a method of creating ions without destroying the molecules from which they are created. Further description can be found in Wikipedia's article on the subject.
  • Question
    How can I get a job at NASA?
    Donagan
    Top Answerer
    See Join NASA .
  • Question
    how do I become a scientist?
    I_l1ke_gam3s
    Community Answer
Ask a Question

      Return to Full Article