"Ich rufe die Wissenschaft auf, sich aktiv und kreativ am Jahr der Geowissenschaften" zu beteiligen." -- Edelgard Bulmahn, Bundesminsterin für Bildung und Forschung
"...we conclude that without significant policy intervention, the tournament market incentives will perpetuate the current structure, benefiting senior investigators at the expense of new entrants."
"I think that the time is right for programs like SPIRE. Its biggest strength is that it provides fellows with experience juggling teaching, research, and service responsibilities before they go on the job market." --Mitch McVey
Unlike other environmental issues, air pollution crosses national borders. So to address these issues it is crucial for the governments and scientists from neighboring countries to work closely.
While grooming a whole new generation of entrepreneurial professionals, the question arise as to how we can encourage these professionals to start up their own companies and, at the same time, persuade private investors to place their bets on them.
The whole big thrust of Eye on Science is to motivate students to explore science and technology and to help them realize that they can do science at any age.