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How should you spend your time if your goal is to be a successful, well-rounded, happy person?

Recently nominated as the best young scientist in Hungary, chemistry Ph.D. student Imre Miklós Szilágyi has been striving to succeed with the desire to glorify God.

Blending a passion for the arts into a scientific career can greatly enrich both experiences.

Trained as a biologist, Angelo Vermeulen eventually reconciled his talent for the arts with his scientific curiosity.

There are restrictions and limitations on doing for-profit science, but there are also many advantages to joining industry.

Archaeologist and naturalist Jordi Serrallonga has developed an unconventional career for which research and travel are both adventures.

A mother of three and winner of a European Research Council starting grant, Michal Sharon has managed to have both a family and a scientific career.

Begoña Vitoriano Villanueva uses her mathematical skills to help humanitarian aid organizations respond to natural disasters.

Trained as a chemist, Jason Chin is rewriting central dogmas of biology by coaxing cells to make proteins containing novel amino acids.

Neuroscientist John Apergis-Schoute revised his professional aspirations once he started a family.

Identical twin brothers Alan and Steven Davy are pursuing similar research interests while also seeking to differentiate their work.

Neuroscientist Sara Burke investigates how aging affects the plasticity of neuronal networks and, ultimately, behavior.

Portuguese plant researcher Célia Cabral co-founded a company to produce essential oils in order to help her country's agriculture and economy.

Two scientists tell Science Careers how time spent volunteering in developing countries impacted their lives and careers.

A cluster of important and popular nontraditional career paths for scientists involve filing, examining, and disputing patents.

Scientists interested in a social or humanitarian cause can find diverse research or alternative careers within nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations.

Biologist Mary-Rose Hoja has forged a career as a consultant in strategic networking, social media, and mingling.