Book Launch & Exhibition: The Effective Scientist

Being a scientist means that you have to be exceedingly versatile and talented. Not only must you master the cumulated knowledge, tools and techniques of your chosen discipline, you must also become a poet, a grammarian, a mathematician, a journalist, a marketer, an entrepreneur, a financier, a socialite, a diplomat, a politician, a protestor, and a leader, while simultaneously maintaining your family relationships and friendships.

Please join us for the Book Launch & Exhibition

The Effective Scientist: A Handy Guide to a Successful Academic Career

Written by Professor Corey Bradshaw, Flinders University
Illustrated by René Campbell, Flinders University

Monday 16 April, 5pm – 7pm
Level 1, Room 1
Flinders University Victoria Square

Advance praise: 'Choose: A) Stumble through your career or: B) Read this book and avoid our mistakes.' William J. Sutherland, Miriam Rothschild Chair in Conservation Biology, University of Cambridge

What is an effective scientist? One who is successful by quantifiable standards, with many publications, citations, and students supervised? Yes, but there is much more. Truly effective scientists need to have influence beyond academia, usefully applying and marketing their research to non-scientists. This book therefore takes an all-encompassing approach to improving the scientist's career. It begins by focusing on writing and publishing - a scientist's most important weapon in the academic arsenal. Part two covers the numerical and financial aspects of being an effective scientist, and Part three focuses on running a lab effectively. The book concludes by discussing the more entertaining and philosophical aspects of being an effective scientist. Little of this material is taught in university, but developing these skills is vital to maximize the chance of being effective. Written by a scientist for scientists, this practical and entertaining book is a must-read for every early career-scientist, regardless of specialty.

Author
Corey J. A. Bradshaw is the Matthew Flinders Fellow in Global Ecology at Flinders University. He has published over 260 peer-reviewed scientific articles, nine book chapters and three books, in addition to his research being regularly featured in Australian and international media.

Illustrated by
René Campbell is a self-taught professional visual artist and marine ecologist based in Adelaide, South Australia. Her illustrations include the use of traditional and digital media, with animals, nature, science and even fantasy as common themes. Her professional work includes illustrations for science brochures, presentations and manuscripts, logos and marketing designs for various laboratories, and personalised commissions for a range of clients both in-and-out of science. Since starting her Ph.D. in 2016, René has started to combine her passions in art and science and looks forward to working in the growing field of science communication.