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"Apart from me--a former physicist and, at the time, an aspiring writer--our ranks included a Ph.D.-level zoologist who spent her summers growing organic cilantro for market."

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We just want all the scientists who choose to work in the U.S. to get as much satisfaction from their work and their lives as possible, whether they were born and educated here or overseas.

"I enjoy the work because I feel I'm bringing something special to these labs--not just the instrument but also my experiences in the lab--so that I can relate with the customer."

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According to the report, between 1991 and 2000, 40% of new tenure-track hires to science faculties at PUIs were women, compared to only 21% during the previous decade.

"Without discouraging those eager and available to work long hours, Barker's book offers the promise of an alternative--sound management leading to greater productivity--for those who want to have a life outside the lab."

Despite the geeky stereotypes, some of us scientists are interesting and--dare we say it?--sexy in our own peculiar way.

An organization that is working at full capacity lacks time for reflection and resources with which to adapt to change.

Apart from his prominent publications in several different fields, what distinguishes Lu from most of his scientific peers is the unpretentious joy he takes in science.

"If you botch the design of your new laboratory, you'll be paying the price for years to come."

We asked, they answered, and we wrote it down.

Developing a domestic workforce requires addressing demand, not supply.

"You have to fill in details that a lot of even experts don't think about on a daily basis, and you're pulling together expertise from a number of labs and publications to try and create one unique comprehensive figure." -Graham Johnson

Because it is operated by a school district--the largest in the country--New York City's program can guarantee a job for all participants, as it did for 1700 participants in last year's June program.

"People like me are under no obligation to serve the United States, just like the United States is under no obligation to employ me as a scientist." --Haitham Idriss