Marketing for Scientists, 9781597269940
Paperback
Provides detailed advice about how to land a good scientist job, win funding, and shape the public debate. This title argues that marketing is a critical component of the modern scientific endeavour, not only advancing personal careers but also society’s knowledge. It approaches marketing as a science in itself.

Marketing for Scientists

how to shine in tough times

$50.60

  • Paperback

    248 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2011

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Summary

It’s a tough time to be a scientist: universities are shuttering science departments, federal funding agencies are facing flat budgets, and many newspapers have dropped their science sections altogether. But according to Marc Kuchner, this antiscience climate doesn’t have to equal a career death knell—it just means scientists have to be savvier about promoting their work and themselves. In Marketing for Scientists, he provides clear, detailed advice about how to land a good job, win funding, …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781597269940
ISBN-10:1597269948
Author:Marc J. Kuchner
Publisher:Island Press
Imprint:Shearwater Books,US
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:248
Edition:3rd
Release Date:14 November 2011
Weight:358g
Dimensions:229mm x 153mm
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Critics Review

“Marketing for Scientists is a strong pick for anyone in a science career who often feels the money need[ed] to succeed just isn’t there.”– “Midwest Book Review”“Kuchner’s book, Marketing for scientists, really helps to lead us down the path toward professional success….a must-read for ecologists and, indeed, for all scientists, mathematicians, and engineers at all career stages.”– “Ecology”“The new book Marketing for Scientists belongs, not on every scientist’s bookshelf, but on their desk! It’s a useful, savvy guide for scientists on how to market their work and themselves, to the benefit of their career, their field, and science in general.”– “Research Explainer”“Whether it’s selling a new ingredient or formulation concept to marketing, getting a promotion or fighting disinformation and bad science, Marketing for Scientists is a great read for the cosmetic chemist.”– “Chemists Corner”

About The Author

Marc J. Kuchner

Marc J. Kuchner is a staff scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. He has contributed to more than 100 research papers and published articles in journals including the Astrophysical Journal, Nature, and Astrobiology.

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