A late change to the programme: how an engineer became hooked on atmospheric chemistry
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Paul J. Crutzen dreamed of becoming a scientist, but due to illness, during exams his grades were too low, so he switched to a shorter course in civil engineering and found his job interesting.In 1959, he moved to Stockholm and learned computer programming. The way he became hooked on stratospheric ozone chemistry is also detailed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Ever more scientists are joining drug companies' sales departments. Are they happy there?
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The sudden shift over of careers of scientists to sales representatives in several European countries is discussed. The reason behind this change is investigated with the help of views from various scientists turned sales representatives.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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Heads and tails
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The short visit at the LMB and working with Noble prizewinner, Aaron Klug, inspired Mitsuhiro to make a career as a scientist. The experiences of Mitsuhiro with Aaron and the things he learned from him are stated.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2004
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