What do you need to know to be a successful scientist? Undergraduate curricula and bootcamps may teach the fundamentals of theories and research methods, but they rarely cover topics vital to your career advancement.

With this practical book, you'll learn the skills you need to succeed and thrive. Authors Nathaniel Schutta and Dan Vega guide your journey with pointers to deep dives into specific topic areas that will help you understand the skills that really matter as a scientist.

With this book, you'll:

• Understand what scientific research is—and why communication and other soft skills matter
• Learn the basics of scientific methodology and experimental design
• Use common and proven techniques to analyze data and interpret results
• Understand the importance of peer review and how to conduct it effectively
• Learn how to publish and present your findings reliably and repeatedly
• Know how to evaluate and choose the right tools or methods for a given problem

Pages: 350, Dimensions: 17.8x17.8cm