Marketing for Scientists

How to Shine in Tough Times

De: Marc Kuchner

Narrado por: Marc Kuchner

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, and shape the public debate.

As an astrophysicist at NASA, Kuchner knows that "marketing" can seem like a superficial distraction, whether your daily work is searching for new planets or seeking a cure for cancer. In fact, he argues, it's a critical component of the modern scientific endeavor, not only advancing personal careers but also society's knowledge.

Kuchner approaches marketing as a science in itself. He translates theories about human interaction and sense of self into methods for building relationships - one of the most critical skills in any profession. And he explains how to brand yourself effectively - how to get articles published, give compelling presentations, use social media like Facebook and Twitter, and impress potential employers and funders.

Like any good scientist, Kuchner bases his conclusions on years of study and experimentation. In Marketing for Scientists, he distills the strategies needed to keep pace in a Web 2.0 world.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2012 Marc J. Kuchner (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

incredibly valuable

Great suggestions for graduate students, post docs and young faculty. I regularly share the insights from this book with my students, and will be purchasing copies for them to read.

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This book requires a safety warning that it is not to be consumed while driving lest you fall asleep at the wheel.