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"You need to manage your laboratory the same way you do your science: boldly but methodically, with the right balance of purposefulness and opportunism."

In contrast to the mysterious forms of energy and matter she studies, the 33-year-old Verde radiates enthusiasm when talking about her work. "I never stop being amazed by it," she says.

Why be normal?

"The length of the probation period isn't the only concern of junior faculty; many have made it clear to the UTFA that they aren't satisfied with the level of support they currently receive from the administration."

Andronicos feels a tremendous amount of responsibility to help other minority students persevere and succeed in their studies.

Corporate sponsorship can provide not only funding but also access to information that's difficult to pull together, insight into techniques the corporation is experienced with, and access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable.

Though the competition may be stiff, getting into such a high profile field has its own career rewards.

“Biocultural anthropologists are physical anthropologists that are committed to determining the facts of peoples’ lives by integrating biological and cultural data
.”--Rachel Watkins

"The key is to read your critique thoroughly and dispassionately, and respond sensibly to the queries and concerns of the reviewers."

I hope to inspire established scientists at all institutions to involve more community college students in research projects and to remind these researchers of the tremendous potential many of these students have to influence the future of the scientific community.

"Nothing panned out for years, but [the techniques] did come to fruition. You have to make the investment." --Andrea Ghez

"The fundamental problem with many conventional project management frameworks is probably even more relevant to science than it is to business: They simply aren’t adaptive enough."

"He was there less than 2 minutes, and he ended up with permanent reduction in his vision." --Denis Sapiro, Occupational Health and Safety Office, University of Washington, Seattle

"This way we cross barriers--something [that is] very difficult-- and the students benefit from a different way of doing science, from a broader perspective," says group leader Moya.