
CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 9 | November 2011
COVER STORY
Communicating Science
It's time researchers step up & make a case for themselves in the larger world
Product Focus
Laboratory Technology
Lab Health and Safety Tips
Editor's Buzz
How it Works
Surveys
Lab Product
Ask the Expert
Leadership and Staffing

Many people believe “undermanagement” does not provide: 1. Clear performance requirements for the job 2. Clear and measurable goals with deadlines 3. Performance metrics or feedback on a timely basis 4. Enough atta-boys or atta-girls. And they would be correct; however, there is also under-management when a manager’s body language is “telling on” him or her.
Research-Specific Labs
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Business Management

The scientific community has historically taken a dim view of communications with nonscientific publics. No thanks, said scientists. What an imposition! Why bother? What good could possibly come from interrupting research, sticking our necks out and dumbing it down for non-scientific dunderheads, only to see them mismanage our findings?

A curious high school student conducts several chemistry experiments during a field trip and discovers an affinity for the sciences. Is this a fluke or could this student be on to something that may lead to a meaningful career and, more importantly, may aid in the healing process of an ailing profession?