Sentences with word «nonscientists»

This is just as true for scientists as for nonscientists and this book contains much that both will want to think about.

All three agree that having a scientific background helps, although Murcott points out that it isn't necessary, so expect to compete with nonscientists for jobs.

«The majority of nonscientists don't understand the process of conventional plant breeding,» Dale explains, «so it is very hard for them to understand GM.»

Some scientific anniversaries celebrate events so momentous that they capture the attention of many nonscientists as well — or even the entire world.

That precision has fueled the craze of «eclipse chasing,» in which scientists and nonscientists alike trek to often remote regions to gather data or to simply experience the brief darkness — rarely more than seven minutes, and sometimes less than one second — of totality.

HAZU officials and others have warned that such a council could be populated by nonscientists while the decision - making role of faculty heads would be much reduced.

The student went on to describe his discomfort when discussing his research with nonscientist friends.

And I think it's absolutely wonderful because when scientists let's say, tweet, or on Facebook chat with each other, there's a lot of nonscientists who are privy to their conversation and they find often the science stories fascinating.

So, beyond deciding how to interest nonscientists in your research, it may be time to start collecting credit card air miles — just in case — and thinking warm thoughts about a dream trip next winter to slushy Finland.

Whereas new technologies bring scholars, researchers and even nonscientists together in remarkably efficient and beneficial ways, these media and new virtual communities may reinforce conventional wisdom.

But when he writes for interested nonscientists, he goes to a great deal of trouble to explain himself graphically, sometimes even picturesquely.

«Many say that the attempt to streamline the agency... is a threat to basic science and will give nonscientists too much power in the distribution of research grants.»

Many say that the attempt to streamline the agency — which a 2013 evaluation called a «disorderly patchwork» — is a threat to basic science and will give nonscientists too much power in the distribution of research grants.

These events provide a platform for scientists to share their work and engage in conversation with nonscientists at local restaurants.

Poneman is the only nonscientist among the Obama Administration's choices to lead DOE.

I want to talk with more nonscientists and share the vitality and beauty I see in the scientific method.

You are encouraged to understand the wider issues related to your work, by finding out how nonscientists feel about science and talking to people already working in the fields you are considering to break into.

Some companies may prefer to keep information confidential because they worry about the competition, or they may believe that animal efficacy studies are too complex for most IRB members — which usually include nonscientists — to review.

«Being able to demonstrate to scientists as well as nonscientists what we are actually working on instead of just talking about it — being able to actually show somebody what it looks like — makes a big impression,» he says.

One thing is clear: this research should be monitored by informed nonscientists as well as scientists for its theological, ethical, social and legal implications.

There is no need to include such nonscientist representatives.

Born in Romania 40 years ago to nonscientist parents, Mihail Barboiu wasn't exposed to science until high school.

And then they have to turn around and communicate that information to career diplomats and other nonscientists.

If people are buying a card game, not just about science but about science careers, it means there's a slightly higher chance that nonscientists understand what we do.

This is part of the reason nonscientists tend not to think of us as a fun bunch.

If a scientist can't effectively convey his / her needs to nonscientist team members, a project could be doomed to fail.

If you are planning to leave research behind you will need to convince prospective nonscientist employers of the value of your training.

That's why there are science advocates, people who explain to nonscientists why we matter.

If faced with a total lack of funding, or if this elusive permanent position never materialises, committed postdocs like me might soon find themselves reverting to nonscientist status.

A review panel found in 2009 that the ERC's management system was «obsolete» in the way it left nonscientist bureaucrats in charge of day - to - day operations, leading to constant low - level conflict and even «abusive» requirements of volunteer grant reviewers.

THERE is a sense of excitement in books of this type: they are accessible to nonscientists without sacrificing essential rigour.

Instead of peer review, for the most part, these other magazines hire nonscientists as gateway keepers who decide if a paper is trendy or not before it is peer - reviewed.

Gallant says the findings contradict two beliefs nonscientists commonly have about the brain.

It makes some very important points that nonscientists often miss — namely that «replication» is not merely «copying».

The new generation relies on video, enormously, and this research really says clearly, good video can help nonscientists believe you're credible:

First, nonscientists generally do not want to bother with understanding the science.

I understand this perception and it's not without some basis in the actual reality of how nonscientists argue.

To cite the twentieth - century instrumental record, without mentioning all the melting — as even the occasional scientist may do before general audiences — is often suspected of being special pleading, trying to confuse nonscientists with carefully selected facts, what lawyers with a losing case sometimes attempt to do with juries.

Many climate scientists winced earlier this year when a well - meaning nonscientist tried to use extreme weather to argue that global warming is real.

I talk about science to nonscientists all the time — housewives, truckdrivers, people standing in the grocery checkout line.