| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 314 pages) illustrations |
| Contents |
Part I. Why should you study the nervous system? -- 1. Why did you pick up this book? -- 2. This isn't your grandmother's neuroscience -- 3. Who are all of the neuroscientists? -- 4. Where neuroscience is headed -- Part II. Graduate school in neuroscience -- 5. Why you should (or shouldn't) get a PhD in neuroscience -- 6. What is a neuroscience graduate degree, anyway? -- 7. Paths to graduate school -- 8. Choosing a graduate school and advisor -- 9. Herding cats, or making the most of your committee -- 10. The beauty of self-care -- 11. The dissertation |
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Part III. Research, research, research -- 12. Types of neuroscience research -- 13. Good research habits -- 14. You can learn how to code (and you probably should) -- 15. No one wants to talk about authorship -- 16. Communicating your science -- 17. Networking is not a bad word -- 18. Finding good mentors -- Part IV. Where do all the neuroscientists go? -- 19. General tips for getting a job after graduate school -- 20. Academia -- 21. Industry research -- 22. Consulting -- 23. Data science -- 24. Science communication and policy -- 25. A cast of neuroscience characters -- Acknowledgments -- Glossary -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Summary |
"The pursuit to understand the human brain in all its intricacy is a fascinatingly complex challenge and neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing scientific fields worldwide. There is a wide range of career options open to those who wish to pursue a career in neuroscience, yet there are few resources that provide students with inside advice on how to go about it. So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? is a contemporary and engaging guide for aspiring neuroscientists of diverse backgrounds and interests. Fresh with the experience of having recently launched her own career, Ashley Juavinett provides a candid look at the field, offering practical guidance that explores everything from programming to personal stories. Juavinett begins with a look at the field and its history, exploring our evolving understanding of how the brain works. She then tackles the nitty-gritty: how to apply to a PhD program, the daily life of a graduate student, the art of finding mentors and collaborators, and what to expect when working in a lab. Finally, she introduces readers to diverse young scientists whose career paths illustrate what you can do with a neuroscience degree. For anyone intrigued by the brain or seeking advice on how to further their ambitions of studying it, So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? is a practical and timely overview of how to learn and thrive in this exciting field"-- Provided by publisher |
| Analysis |
career advice |
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career in STEM |
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graduate school |
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neuroscience |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Neurosciences -- Vocational guidance
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MEDICAL / Neuroscience
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SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2020018744 |
| ISBN |
9780231549158 |
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0231549156 |
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