!   from the Latin scientia, meaning "knowledge”

!   in its broadest sense, any systematic knowledge-base or prescriptive practice that is capable of resulting in a prediction or predictable type of outcome

!   investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

!   7 branches : Astronomy , Biology , Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics , Physics , Psychology

!   Inquiry drives Science Discovery

!   Discovery defines new directions in society

!   Careers “evolve” as society adopts new perspectives

!   Individual interests drive “inquiry” ; individual careers are a life journey that follows…

!   Career Roles may be interdisciplinary, interinstitutional, international

!  Women in Science

!   International Leaders

!  Young leaders !  Diversity leads

to better science

!   Current Issues: http://www.sciencedaily.com/

!   Involve people from various points of view on interdisciplinary problem solving

!   Often from varied institutions with different agendas, values, or cultures, but must work together to advance understandings, and apply in society.

!   Example: Global Warming/ Climate Change: Environmental Science & Policy

!   IMPORTANCE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

!  DISCOVERY OF PROBLEMS

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: MODERN

“Silent Spring”

Rachel Carson

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

•  ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT (60’s AND 70’s) •  CLEAN AIR AND WATER ACTS, ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT,

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

•  NOW PROBLEMS MORE SUBTLE AND COMPLEX

PFIESTERIA WILDFIRE

VALUE SYSTEMS DIFFER!

•  NO SENSE OF FASHION

•  MOST OF TIME DO NOT AGREE

•  TRAINED TO QUESTION

•  AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT LIKE US

•  PREFER TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS

SCIENTISTS

In science, we must be interested in things, not in persons

Marie Curie

POLITICIANS •  SENSE OF

FASHION •  TRY TO AGREE •  DON’T LIKE

CONTROVERSIAL QUESTIONS

•  PRETEND TO LIKE EVERYBODY

•  WANT EVERYBODY TO LIKE THEM, i.e., GET RE-ELECTED!

In politics stupidity is not a handicap Napoleon I. Bonaparte

BUSINESS • Create new fashions for you to buy

• Often do not ask for other’s opinion

• Want only bullet point answer to questions

• Like you if you can help them get ahead

• Expect you to like them • And, they could be your boss some day!

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business

Henry Ford

STUDENTS •  MUCH MORE SENSE

OF FASHION •  READY TO ARGUE •  DON’T LIKE TO BE

QUESTIONED •  WANT TO BE “COOL” •  BUT MAY BE

UNSURE OF FUTURE •  DECIPHERING

CAREER OPTIONS I am too much of a skeptic to deny the possibility of anything

Thomas H. Huxley

MORE RELIANCE ON “EXPERT AUTHORITY”

WHO ARE THE EXPERTS?

One must divide one's time between politics and equations. But our equations are much more important to me.

Albert Einstein

Richard V. Pouyat: Bioclimatologist Science, Ecology, Policy

!   The “Woods” !   Montana

!   Big break! !   College

!   Soil Lab: Big break2! !   Graduate School !   Central Park/NYC: Big break3!

!   Graduate School (Again) !   Science & Society

My Journey

ESA More Podcasts & Career Stories!

!   What are your Individual Talents?

!   What are your most Vital Values?

!   What is your area of Inquiry or Interest? What problem do you want to solve?

!   Where and how can you Learn More?

!   Who are the Current Experts?

!   Who are the Current Businesses applying the science?

!   How might Policy affect your area of interest?

!   Define Your “Career Project” & find your partners!

Eran Egozy – Computer Science, Engineering & Music

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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/secretlife/