McNutt is no
stranger to Science: She served
on Science's Senior Editorial Board, which helps set journal policy, from 2000 to 2009, an
experience that she says will be helpful in her new
job on several fronts.
Think of other occasions when you've had to deal with meeting lots of new people — your first day at a part - time or vacation
job or
on work
experience; starting university and meeting your fellow students; going to sixth form college; mingling with
strangers at a wedding; taking part in a sporting event, play or other public event.