Industrial applications of scientific research Books

Book SynopsisThis book asserts that the goal of smart villages should shift from one of extraction to one of community value creation. To begin this conversation, we examine the smart village discourse, debates in design theory, non-western traditions of innovation, and sustainable development. Through case studies of smart village co-design we offer a way forward. This book is relevant for engineers, social scientists, and development practitioners. The book will be of special interest to those seeking to expand their inquiry into the role of science and technology in low and middle-income countries. Reconstructs the goals of smart villages to a community centric model. Intertwines the concepts of sustainable development and smart villages. Describes case studies achieving local value creation and circulation.

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Book SynopsisMany elements and inorganic compounds play an extraordinary role in daily life for numerous applications, e. g., construction materials, inorganic pigments, inorganic coatings, steel, glass, technical gases, energy storage and conversion materials, fertilizers, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, photofunctional materials, semiconductors, superconductors, soft- and hard magnets, technical ceramics, hard materials, or biomedical and bioactive materials. The present book is written by experienced authors who give a comprehensive overview on the many chemical and physico-chemical aspects related to application of inorganic compounds and materials in order to introduce senior undergraduate and postgraduate students (chemists, physicists, materials scientists, engineers) into this broad field. Volume 2 discusses energy storage, ionic solids, catalytic materials and photofunctional materials. Vol. 1. From Construction Materials to Technical Gases. Vol. 3. From Magnetic to Bioactive Materials.

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Book SynopsisThis book for chemical technicians contains a variety of skills that chemical technicians and technicians who work in chemical plants should develop as part of their successful experience. Many of these competencies were unintentionally addressed in other resources in a dispersed way across chapters in various textbooks and internet resources, but many others were not. The book also provides a brief overview of the tasks that various chemical laboratory technicians must perform as part of their employment. It also includes a thorough explanation of the sampling techniques, chemical analysis, and a description of the various tools and methods used in chemical labs. Additionally the book covers information management systems and good practices in laboratories, as well as how these have allowed and facilitated best practices in laboratories and the gathering of data that improves technicians’ experience and knowledge. Finally, some advice on using lab glassware, laboratory emergency first aid, and a short description of the chemicals that chemical technicians frequently use are provided.

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Book SynopsisDieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.Table of ContentsI. Kinetische Theorie der Gase.- 1. Physikalische und mathematische Grundlagen.- Erster Entwurf eines theoretischen Bildes S..- Grundlagen der Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung S..- Geometrische Wahrscheinlichkeiten S..- Verteilungsfunktionen S..- 2. Das Boltzmann-Prinzip.- Wahrscheinlichster Zustand S..- Formulierung des Prinzips S..- Anwendung auf Dipole S..- 3. Maxwell-Verteilung; Gleichverteilungssatz.- Maxwellsches Verteilungsgesetz S..- Gasdruck, Kondensation und Verdampfung S..- Thermisches Gleichgewicht S..- Gleichverteilungssatz S..- 4. Freie Weglänge und Stoßzahl.- Verteilung und Mittelwert der freien Weglängen S..- Weglänge und Stoßzahl S..- Verallgemeinerung des Weglänge-und Stoßzahlbegriffs S..- 5. Die Transportgleichung.- Wärmeleitung S..- Allgemeine Transportgleichung; Diffusionsprobleme S..- 6. Grenzen gaskinetischer Betrachtungsweise; Wandstöße.- Volumstöße und Wandstöße S..- Strömungswiderstand stark verdünnter Gase S..- Wärmeleitung bei tiefen Drucken; Akkommodationskoeffizient S..- 7. Entartung der Gase; die neue Statistik.- Statistische Abzählungsregeln S..- Das allgemeine Verteilungsgesetz S..- Entartung der Gase S..- 8. Schwankungserscheinungen.- Begriff der Schwankung S..- Mittlere Schwankung; mittleres Schwankungsquadrat S..- Schwankungsformeln S..- II. Bau der Atome.- 9. Lichtquanten und Energiequanten.- Grenzen der Wellentheorie des Lichts; Photoeffekt S..- Quantentheorie des Photoeffekts S..- Fluoreszenz; Comptoneffekt S..- Die hv-Beziehung S..- 10. Gesetze der Serienspektren; Termsystematik.- Linienserien S..- Serienformeln S..- Spektralterme S..- 11. Das Bohrsche Atommodell.- Feinbau der Atome S..- Grundlagen der Bohrschen Atomtheorie S..- 12. Das Termschema der Atome.- Graphische Darstellung der Energieniveaus S..- Anwendung auf spezielle Beispiele: Natrium S..- Quecksiber- und Neonatom; metastabile Zustände S..- 13. Röntgenstrahlen.- Bremsstrahlen S..- Charakteristische Linienstrahlung S..- 14. Theorie der Hohlraum-Strahlung; kontinuierliches Spektrum.- Bandenspektrum; kontinuierliches Spektrum S..- Hohlraumstrahlung S..- 15. Elementare Stoßvorgänge.- Kritische Spannungen, Ausbeute S..- Ionisierungsausbeute S..- Optische Anregungsfunktion S..- Stöße zweiter Art S..- Anlagerung, Wiedervereinigung S..- Thermische Ionisation von Gasen S..- III. Elektronen im Hochvakuum.- 16. Bewegung freier Ladungsträger in elektrischen und magnetischen Feldern.- Grundgesetze S..- Beschleunigung im elektrischen Feld S..- Ablenkung in elektrischen und magnetischen Feldern S..- Magnetron S..- 17. Massenspektrograph; Braunsches Rohr.- Massenspektrograph S..- Braunsches Rohr, Kathodenstrahloszillograph S..- 18. Ausbreitung elektromagnetischer Wellen in der Atmosphäre.- Grundlagen der Dispersionstheorie S..- Absorption und Brechung in der Heavisideschicht S..- 19. Elektronenoptik.- Das Elektronenmikroskop S..- Beziehungen zwischen Mechanik und geometrischer Optik S..- Elektrische und magnetische Linsen S..- 20. Raumladungswirkung von Trägerströmen.- Feldverzerrung durch Raumladungen S..- Raumladung und Trägerstromdichte S..- Raumladungsbegrenzung des Stromes S..- Berücksichtigung der Anfangsgeschwindigkeit der Elektronen S..- Raumladungsgesetz für beliebige Elektrodenform; Güte des Vakuums S..- Gitterröhren S..- IV. Elektrizitätsleitung in Gasen.- 21. Bewegung der Träger in Gasen.- Fortschreitungsgeschwindigkeit; Beweglichkeit S..- Bewegungsgesetze der Elektronen S..- Diffusion von Trägern S..- Ambipolare Diffusion S..- 22. Unselbständige Strömung.- Kennzeichen und Einteilung S..- Unipolare Strömung S..- Bipolare Strömung S..- 23. Luftelektrizität.- Potentialgefälle; vertikaler Leitungsstrom S..- Ionisierungsbilanz der Atmosphäre S..- Aufrechterhaltung der negativen Erdladung S..- Ionisation der obersten Teile der Atmosphäre S..- Theorie der Gewitter S..- 24. Das Plasma.- Mechanismus der Vorgänge im Plasma S..- Temperatur der Elektronen S..- Theorie der Sonden S..- 25. Die positive Säule.- Eigenschaften der Säule S..- Diffusionstheorie der Säule S..- Die thermische Säule S..- 26. Der Kathodenfall.- Grundbegriffe S..- Glimmentladungskathoden S..- Theorie des Kathodenfalls S..- Glühkathoden S..- Bogenkathoden S..- 27. Die Lichtemission der Gasentladungen.- Anregung durch Elektronenstoß S..- Stufenprozesse S..- Lichtemission der Säule S..- 28. Ähnlichkeitsgesetze.- Die Ähnlichkeitsgesetze S..- Gültigkeit der Ähnlichkeitsgesetze S..- Anwendungsbeispiele S..- 29. Zünden und Löschen von Entladungen.- Mechanismus der Zündung S..- Theorie der Zündung S..- Entwicklung höherer Entladungsformen S..- Zündung in Glühkathodenröhren S..- Gesteuerte Zündung S..- Löschen von Entladungen S..- V. Elektrizitätsleitung in festen Körpern.- 30. Metallische Leitung; Elektronentheorie der Metalle.- Elementare Elektronentheorie der Metalle S..- Die neue Statistik der Metallelektronen S..- Allgemeine Theorie des metallischen Zustandes S..- 31. Thermischer Elektronenaustritt aus Metallen; Photoeffekt.- Glühkathoden S..- Photoeffekt S..- Schroteffekt, Funkeleffekt, Wärmerauschen S..- 32. Elektronenbefreiung durch starke Felder; Stoßeffekte an Metallflächen.- Autoelektrischer Effekt S..- Stoßeffekte an Metallflächen S..- Elektronenbefreiung durch Stöße S..- Kathodenzerstäubung S..- 33. Aktivierte und sensibilisierte Kathoden.- Einfache Oberflächenschichten S..- Wolfram-Cäsium- und Wolfram-Thorium-Glühkathoden S..- Sensibilisierte Photokathoden S..- Zusammengesetzte Photokathoden S..- 34. Elektrizitätsleitung in Halbleitern.- Elektronen- und Ionenleitung S..- Einfache Modellvorstellungen S..- Die Energiebändermodelle S..- Halbleiterphotoeffekt; Sperrschichten S..- 35. Durchschlag fester Isolatoren.- Beschreibende Übersicht S..- Der Wärmedurchschlag S..- Der elektrische Durchschlag S..- VI. Elektrizitätsleitung in Flüssigkeiten.- 36. Elektrolytische Leitung.- Die Leitfähigkeitsgleichung S..- Theorie der Ionenbeweglichkeit. Starke und schwache Elektrolyte S..- Dissoziation und Massenwirkungsgesetz S..- Elektromotorische Kraft im Konzentrationsgefälle S..- 37. Grenzflächenvorgänge.- Osmotische Theorie der Grenzflächenpotentiale S..- Polarisationseffekte S..- Die Grenzflächendoppelschicht S..- Elektrokapillarität S..- Elektrokinetische Erscheinungen S..- 38. Isolierende Flüssigkeiten.- Leitfähigkeit bei kleinen Feldstärken S..- Anomalien der Stromleitung S..- Leitung in starken Feldern S..- Mechanismus des Durchschiags S..- VII. Dielektrika und Magnetika.- 39. Die Dielektrizitätskonstante.- Die dielektrische Polarisation S..- Molekulare Dipole S..- Molekülstruktur S..- Ergänzungen und Erweiterungen der Theorie S..- 40. Dielektrische Anomalien.- Normale und anomale Vorgänge in Dielektriken S..- Formale Theorie der dielektrischen Anomalien S..- Mechanismus der anomalen Vorgänge S..- 41. Elektrostriktion; Piezoelektrizität; Kerreffekt.- Elektrostriktion S..- Piezoelektrische Kristalle S..- Kerreffekt S..- 42. Diamagnetismus, Paramagnetismus; Ferromagnetismus.- Einleitende Übersicht S..- Theorie des Diamagnetismus S..- Theorie des Paramagnetismus S..- Grundlagen der Theorie des Ferromagnetismus S..- Ausbau der Theorie S..- 43. Gitterbau der Festkörper.- Geometrische Grundbegriffe S..- Die Gitterkräfte S..- Einfachste Anwendungen der idealen Gittertheorie S..- Realkristalle S..

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Book SynopsisDas Werk ist eine weitreichende wie kritische Darstellung der internationalen Schifffahrt und beschreibt deren Geschäftszweige, Schiffstypen Reedereien, Werften und Häfen. Einen derartigen Versuch einer umfassenden Abhandlung hat es bisher weder im deutschen noch internationalen Schrifttum gegeben. Wegen der Internationalität des Sujets wird das Werk weltweites Interesse in der allgemeinen Wirtschaft, der Schifffahrt, bei Seeleuten, Hafenbeschäftigten, Schiffbauern, Reedereien, Behörden und interessierten Laien finden.Trade Review“… jeder, der Meeresstrand, Hafenstädte oder Seeschiffe liebt, sollte es besitzen ...” (Dieter Bromund, in: Nordseemagazin, Heft 2, 2019)Table of Contents

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Table of ContentsI. Einleitung.- II. Steuermöglichkeiten.- III. Steuergeräte.- IV. Die Arbeitsverhältnisse einer Kreiselpumpe.- V. Verhinderung von Wasserschlägen.- VI. Parallelarbeiten von Kreiselpumpen.- VII. Die Wassermangelsicherung gegen Trockenlauf und Leerlauf.- VIII. Allgemeines über Pumpwerke.- IX. Handgesteuerte Pumpanlagen mit dauernd laufenden Pumpen bei direkter Förderung zu den Verbraucherstellen.- X. Pumpwerke mit Hochbehälter.- XI. Pumpwerke mit Druckwindkessel.- XII. Druckverstärkungsanlagen.- XIII. Praktische Anwendungsbeispiele aus dem Gebiet der Wasserversorgung von Groß-Wien.- XIV. Praktische Anwendungsbeispiele bei Wasserversorgungsanlagen in Niederösterreich.- Firmenverzeichnis.- Patentverzeichnis.

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Book SynopsisDieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.

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Book SynopsisResearch in action engages the researcher who wants to live up to the challenges of contemporary science and to contribute to innovation and social change. This ambition to contribute to change raises many questions. How to define the main target group of the research? What role does this group play in the research? Which methods of data collection are most appropriate? Who are the commissioners of the research and do their interests match with those of the prime target group? How to deal with power relations in research situations? What do these issues mean for the relation of researcher with the people in the researched situation? And, last but not least, what does it all imply for the researcher him- or herself? These questions have to be dealt with in situations in which the design and organization of the research is still open but also in situations where these have already been preformatted through the research proposal or earlier developments. In any case, they have to be framed in the theoretical considerations of what is science. This book aims to assist scholars and practitioners who would want to deal with this kind of research and questions. The book does not offer recipes, nor fixed scenarios. It presents a series of practical research cases and theoretical insights by experienced researchers who themselves struggled with what is probably the most meaningful questions of the science today. The practical examples of research in action are from different disciplines and include themes from health care, policy research, agricultural technology and education, in Northern and Southern context. Four leading themes of research in action are introduced in the first chapter. In the last chapter the editors return to the dilemmas research in action and try to clarify the options and responses that are possible in different situations.

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Book SynopsisA vision of the future where the latest Silicon Valley tech meets cutting-edge genetics.Decoding the World is a buddy adventure about the quest to live meaningfully in a world with such uncertainty. It starts with Po Bronson coming to IndieBio.Arvind Gupta created IndieBio as a laboratory for early biotech startups trying to solve major world problems. Glaciers melting. Dying bees. Infertility. Cancer. Ocean plastic. Pandemics.As they travel around the world, finding scientists to join their cause, the authors bring their first-hand experience to the great mysteries that haunt our future. Natural resource depletion. Job-taking robots. China''s global influence.Decoding the World is the kind of book you get when you give two guys $40 million, a world full of messy big problems, a genetics laboratory to play in, and a set of Borges'' collected works. After looking through their lens, you''ll never see the world the same.

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Book SynopsisWhat do CERN, smartphones, the iridium satellite network, the most popular app stores in the world, the biggest online game in the world, Moscow drivers, Seniors golfer Tony Johnstone, sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis and anyone who has their DNA sequenced have in common? They all rely on innovations that have come out of the technology cluster known as the Cambridge Phenomenon. This book, a follow-up to The Cambridge Phenomenon: 50 Years of Innovation and Enterprise, showcases what the Cambridge technology cluster has done for the world. The Cambridge Phenomenon: Global Impact reveals just how many of us, all around the globe, rely on Cambridge technology every day. This book tells the important, hidden story of how academic excellence and entrepreneurial endeavour have improved people's lives the world over. It is crucial reading for anybody interested in the ways successful businesses work, and the fundamental role of our great educational institutions in fostering that success.

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Book SynopsisThis report describes trends and differences in attitudes to homosexuality in Europe. Which are the countries where acceptance is increasing--or declining? Which countries can currently be described as tolerant, and in which countries are there clear limits to that tolerance? And which factors underlie these differences? SCP answers these questions by drawing on large European datasets.

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Book SynopsisThe National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation together fund more than $40 billion of research annually in the US and around the globe. Suitable for those who want to learn how federal legislation and regulations affect laboratory research, this primer reveals the often obscured intersection of government and science.Trade Review"A superb review of the complex laws, regulations, and generally accepted procedure that relate to the conduct of biomedical research in the United States. Law in the Laboratory should be required reading for deans or heads of research, for academic faculty, for federal regulators, and for graduate students as a part of their introduction to legal and ethical aspects of biomedical research." - Katherine High, University of Pennsylvania"

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Book SynopsisWhile the importance of innovation to economic development is widely understood, the conditions conducive to it remain the focus of much attention. This title offers contributions to fundamental questions relating to the economics of innovation and technological change.

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Book SynopsisAn empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the process of securing undergraduate research experiences. Conducting research is an important foundation for many undergraduates on STEMM career paths. But landing an extremely competitive research spot that is also an enriching experience involves knowing how to present yourself effectively and an awareness of your goals and expectations. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime principal investigator share their secrets for obtaining these coveted positions. Offering advice to students in a wide variety of STEMM fields at both research-intensive universities and primarily undergraduate institutions, Getting In helps students navigate the hidden curriculum of academia, unofficial rules that disproportionately affect first-generation college students and those from low-income backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in science. The authors provide not only an overview of STEMM research and lTrade Review"In the second edition of their user’s manual for undergraduate research experiences, lab manager Grey and principal investigator Oppenheimer present an exhaustive look at the 'hidden curriculum' behind lab culture. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides an overview of why research experience is valuable, describes research culture, and advises students on proper expectations for lab experiences. The second walks students through the process of searching, applying, and interviewing for research positions. Getting In is encyclopedic . . . [and] provides a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the undergraduate research experience." * Physics Today, "Books that stood out in 2023" *"This book provides a fantastic and comprehensive overview of all aspects of undergraduate research in STEM fields. . . . The authors are both experienced science faculty who have mentored many students in their labs. . . . This book is great for many groups such as undergraduates thinking about research or those already engaged in such work as well as their faculty mentors. It can be used as part of a course that meets to provide mentoring for undergraduate researchers and is an inexpensive, enjoyable, and a fun read as well." * Plant Science Bulletin *“Focused, functional, and accessible, Getting In will help students who are new to the process to look for, evaluate, apply to, interview for, and select research experiences. Importantly, it removes a lot of the barriers to success faced by students with fewer resources, experience, and supports, and in doing so increases access and opportunity for all students in STEMM.” -- Laura Rico-Beck, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago“A terrific guidebook for students early on in their science research career. Getting In provides an organized plan, including strategies, timelines, and examples, to help students move from questioning to well educated, from uncertain to confident in their qualifications and goals. It is a treasure trove of broadly applicable resources for advisors, mentors, and students in classrooms and research labs.” -- Susan Bush Tripp, Natural Sciences Department, Metropolitan State University"Eminently useful. . . . This is an excellent book of value for any faculty member involved in undergraduate research, for undergraduate advisers working with various students, and for virtually any undergraduate." * Council on Undergraduate Research, on the First Edition *"Many undergraduate students want to do research for one reason or another, but may not know much about it or how to get a position. The language is straightforward . . . and the tone is aimed directly at undergraduate students; it's clear from the beginning that the authors are highly attuned to the college student's mindset and lifestyle. . . . I would definitely recommend this book for early undergraduate students who are considering a career in the sciences." * Student Doctor Network, on the First Edition *Table of ContentsPreface Part One 1: Why Choose Research? What’s in It for You? Professional Development Opportunities Interpersonal Development Opportunities Academic Advantages Connections—Professional, Personal, and More Potential Financial Rewards Recommendation and Reference Letters 2: An Introduction to STEMM Research, Research Groups, and Lab Cultures What Is Scientific Research? Nine Parts to a Research Project, Simplified The Research Team and Work Environment Your Mentors Lab Culture 3: Will I Like Conducting Research? Understanding and Managing Your Expectations—Your Strategy for Happiness and Success Qualifications for Participation in Undergrad Research The Ideal Time to Start Undergrad Research The Time Commitment The Experience Paradox Using Lab Classes to Prepare for Undergrad Research Wet Lab Positions for Undergrads Projects for Undergrad Researchers Deciding Whether to Register for Course Credit for Research Summer Undergrad Research Programs (SURPs) Why Research Positions Are Competitive (and What You Can or Can’t Do about It) Part Two 4: Your Search Strategy Ten Search Mistakes to Avoid Getting Started Is the Hardest Part Step 1: Schedule and Prioritize Your Time Step 2: Identify Potential Meaningful Research Experiences More Methods to Identify Undergrad Research Opportunities Tips on Selecting and Reading a Scientific Paper before Applying for a Research Position Maintaining Your Academic and Life Balance in Future Semesters 5: Your Application Strategy Ten Application Mistakes to Avoid Application Procedure Step 1: Craft Your CV and Obtain Your Transcript Step 2: Make First Contact Step 3: Complete Online Applications for SURPs and Other Opportunities (When Applicable) 6: Your Interview Strategy Ten Interview Mistakes to Avoid Tips Specific to Virtual Interviews To Seize Your Undergrad Research Interview, Ask the Questions That Matter Mentors’ Interviewing Styles Preparing for the Interview At the Interview After the Interview Congratulations, You’re Now an Undergrad in the Lab! Ten Tips to Prepare for Your First Day of Your Undergrad Research Experience Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisAn empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the process of securing undergraduate research experiences. Conducting research is an important foundation for many undergraduates on STEMM career paths. But landing an extremely competitive research spot that is also an enriching experience involves knowing how to present yourself effectively and an awareness of your goals and expectations. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime principal investigator share their secrets for obtaining these coveted positions. Offering advice to students in a wide variety of STEMM fields at both research-intensive universities and primarily undergraduate institutions, Getting In helps students navigate the hidden curriculum of academia, unofficial rules that disproportionately affect first-generation college students and those from low-income backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in science. The authors provide not only an overview of STEMM research and lTrade Review"In the second edition of their user’s manual for undergraduate research experiences, lab manager Grey and principal investigator Oppenheimer present an exhaustive look at the 'hidden curriculum' behind lab culture. The book is divided into two parts. The first provides an overview of why research experience is valuable, describes research culture, and advises students on proper expectations for lab experiences. The second walks students through the process of searching, applying, and interviewing for research positions. Getting In is encyclopedic . . . [and] provides a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the undergraduate research experience." * Physics Today, "Books that stood out in 2023" *"This book provides a fantastic and comprehensive overview of all aspects of undergraduate research in STEM fields. . . . The authors are both experienced science faculty who have mentored many students in their labs. . . . This book is great for many groups such as undergraduates thinking about research or those already engaged in such work as well as their faculty mentors. It can be used as part of a course that meets to provide mentoring for undergraduate researchers and is an inexpensive, enjoyable, and a fun read as well." * Plant Science Bulletin *“Focused, functional, and accessible, Getting In will help students who are new to the process to look for, evaluate, apply to, interview for, and select research experiences. Importantly, it removes a lot of the barriers to success faced by students with fewer resources, experience, and supports, and in doing so increases access and opportunity for all students in STEMM.” -- Laura Rico-Beck, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago“A terrific guidebook for students early on in their science research career. Getting In provides an organized plan, including strategies, timelines, and examples, to help students move from questioning to well educated, from uncertain to confident in their qualifications and goals. It is a treasure trove of broadly applicable resources for advisors, mentors, and students in classrooms and research labs.” -- Susan Bush Tripp, Natural Sciences Department, Metropolitan State University"Eminently useful. . . . This is an excellent book of value for any faculty member involved in undergraduate research, for undergraduate advisers working with various students, and for virtually any undergraduate." * Council on Undergraduate Research, on the First Edition *"Many undergraduate students want to do research for one reason or another, but may not know much about it or how to get a position. The language is straightforward . . . and the tone is aimed directly at undergraduate students; it's clear from the beginning that the authors are highly attuned to the college student's mindset and lifestyle. . . . I would definitely recommend this book for early undergraduate students who are considering a career in the sciences." * Student Doctor Network, on the First Edition *Table of ContentsPreface Part One 1: Why Choose Research? What’s in It for You? Professional Development Opportunities Interpersonal Development Opportunities Academic Advantages Connections—Professional, Personal, and More Potential Financial Rewards Recommendation and Reference Letters 2: An Introduction to STEMM Research, Research Groups, and Lab Cultures What Is Scientific Research? Nine Parts to a Research Project, Simplified The Research Team and Work Environment Your Mentors Lab Culture 3: Will I Like Conducting Research? Understanding and Managing Your Expectations—Your Strategy for Happiness and Success Qualifications for Participation in Undergrad Research The Ideal Time to Start Undergrad Research The Time Commitment The Experience Paradox Using Lab Classes to Prepare for Undergrad Research Wet Lab Positions for Undergrads Projects for Undergrad Researchers Deciding Whether to Register for Course Credit for Research Summer Undergrad Research Programs (SURPs) Why Research Positions Are Competitive (and What You Can or Can’t Do about It) Part Two 4: Your Search Strategy Ten Search Mistakes to Avoid Getting Started Is the Hardest Part Step 1: Schedule and Prioritize Your Time Step 2: Identify Potential Meaningful Research Experiences More Methods to Identify Undergrad Research Opportunities Tips on Selecting and Reading a Scientific Paper before Applying for a Research Position Maintaining Your Academic and Life Balance in Future Semesters 5: Your Application Strategy Ten Application Mistakes to Avoid Application Procedure Step 1: Craft Your CV and Obtain Your Transcript Step 2: Make First Contact Step 3: Complete Online Applications for SURPs and Other Opportunities (When Applicable) 6: Your Interview Strategy Ten Interview Mistakes to Avoid Tips Specific to Virtual Interviews To Seize Your Undergrad Research Interview, Ask the Questions That Matter Mentors’ Interviewing Styles Preparing for the Interview At the Interview After the Interview Congratulations, You’re Now an Undergrad in the Lab! Ten Tips to Prepare for Your First Day of Your Undergrad Research Experience Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisAs individuals and companies realise the importance of their inventions, issues surrounding patent laws and practices are taking centre stage around the world. Patent Strategy introduces researchers to patent applications and patent portfolios. With minimum use of legal jargon' it provides the technical professional with the assistance and advice they require to understand the legal complexities that they may encounter before and during a patent application. It also discusses the responsibilities of the researcher after patent applications have been filed and the role the researcher can play in the maintenance of a global patent estate. This updated edition of the best selling book has been expanded to keep pace with modern day movements and addresses the global issue surrounding intellectual property. Including new information on areas such as software and biotechnology it shows the techniques that can be used by individuals and academic inventors to protect their woTrade Review“With minimal use of ‘legal jargon’ this book provides researchers with the assistance and advice they require to understand the legal complexities that they may encounter before and during a patent application.” (Platinum Metals Review, 1 May 2013) “While there is no substitute for experience, this book is possibly the next best thing.” (Chemistry & Industry, 1 April 2013)Table of ContentsPreface xi Preface to the Second Edition xv Preface to the First Edition xix About the Author xxiii 1 Basic Intellectual Property Concepts 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Basic Patent Law Concepts 2 1.3 Patent Office Operations 5 1.4 Requirements for Obtaining a Patent 8 1.5 Types of Patents 11 1.6 Parts of a Patent 14 1.7 The Term of a Patent 20 1.8 Provisional Protection 22 1.9 Definitions of Commonly Used Terms 24 1.10 International Treaties 32 1.11 The Paris Convention 32 1.12 The Patent Cooperation Treaty 35 1.13 The European Patent Convention 40 1.14 The African Intellectual Property Organization 42 1.15 The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization 42 1.16 Eurasian Patent Convention 43 1.17 Copyrights, Trademarks, and Trade Secrets 45 1.18 Other Resources 48 2 The Value of Patents 49 2.1 Exclusivity – The Desired Goal 49 2.2 The Mechanics of Achieving Exclusivity in a Technology Area 56 2.3 Traps and Misconceptions – What Patents Can’t Do 62 2.4 The Informational Value of Patents 65 2.5 Assigning Value to Patents 68 2.6 Licensing of Patents 72 3 Developing a Strategy 75 3.1 Professional Help 75 3.2 Determining Whether or Not an Invention is Patentable 77 3.3 Defining Strategy 79 3.4 The Principles Behind the Strategy – The Military Model 81 3.5 Developing a Patent Strategy Model 82 3.6 Developing a Patent Strategy for an Invention 96 3.7 Developing a Patent Strategy for a Series of Inventions 110 3.8 Developing a Strategy for an Existing Product 118 3.9 Developing a Strategy for Licensing Patents 121 3.10 Developing a Strategy for Handling a Potentially Adverse Patent 123 3.11 Developing a Strategy for Oddball Inventions 127 3.12 Dealing with Inventors When Patent Applications are Not Filed 129 3.13 Coordination of Other Strategies and Patent Strategy 131 4 Researching with Intellectual Property in Mind 133 4.1 Introduction 133 4.2 Characteristics of Prolific Inventors 134 4.3 Characteristics of Casual Inventors 140 4.4 The Inventive Process 142 4.5 Fostering Inventive Activity 146 4.6 Suggestions on How to Conduct Research for Stronger Patents 150 5 Infringement and Freedom to Operate 155 5.1 Types of Infringement 155 5.2 Avoiding Patent Infringement 158 5.3 Dealing with Infringers 161 5.4 Research Disclosures and Journal Articles 162 5.5 Published Patent Applications and Provisional Patent Coverage 165 6 Working with Attorneys, Agents, and Patent Liaisons 167 6.1 Introduction 167 6.2 Preparing for the Legal World 168 6.3 Actions to Take before Meeting with the Agent 170 6.4 Typical Working Arrangements with Agents 171 6.5 The Researcher’s Responsibility for Technical Details 173 6.6 Aloofness 174 6.7 Experimentation for the Patent Application 176 6.8 Patent Liaisons and Other Intellectual Property Professionals 177 7 Disclosure and Filing Decisions 181 7.1 Introduction 181 7.2 Controlling the Disclosure of Technology 182 7.3 The Filing Decision 183 7.4 Filing Globally 185 7.5 Compulsory Licensing 187 7.6 The Cost of Broadly Filed Patent Applications 188 7.7 The Legal Systems of Individual Countries 190 7.8 Techniques for Determining Which Countries will be of Value 191 7.9 World Growth and Economic Power 193 7.10 Templates 195 7.11 Timing of Application Filings 195 7.12 Global Experts 197 7.13 Agreement with Strategy 197 8 After the Filing 199 8.1 Introduction 199 8.2 Anticipating the First Response from a Patent office 199 8.3 Modification of Claims 200 8.4 Research After the Filing 202 8.5 Maintaining Cohesion 204 8.6 Issuance and Maintenance of Patents 205 9 The Future of Intellectual Property Efforts 207 References 211 Further Reading 215 Index 219

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Book SynopsisIt is widely-believed that China's entrepreneur class has grown and their businesses are succeeding primarily due to their knowledge of the domestic market, quick adaptation to market changes, and their resourcefulness. But innovation? Forget about it. Well, not quite.Trade Review'It is often said that China makes products but does not invent them. Business professor Yinglan Tan dispels that myth. (Nature, April 2011).Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1 Welcome to the World of Chinnovation. Chapter 2 The Star Innovators’ Call to Adventure: Starting Up: How Star Entrepreneurial Innovators Smell Blood and Meet Market. Chapter 3 Star Innovators Recognize Scope Innovation. Chapter 4 Star Innovators Choose the Right People for the Right Jobs. Chapter 5 Star Innovators Learn from Mistakes and Make Calculated Bets on Cross-Disciplinary Innovation. Chapter 6 Star Innovators Spread Their Wings: Innovations in Scaling. Chapter 7 Star Innovators Become Industrial Evolutionists: Maximizing the Returns of Innovation. Chapter 8 Conclusion. Bios of Interviewees. Index.

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Book SynopsisNew trends in solid-phase extraction for analytical use-a practical introduction. Owing to its low cost, ease of use, and nonpolluting means of preparing samples for analysis, solid-phase extraction (SPE) is fast overtaking traditional liquid-liquid methods in clinical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications. This book describes what analytical scientists and technicians need to know about this emerging procedure: how it works, how to choose from available techniques, how to utilize it effectively in the laboratory. Along with the historical perspective and fundamental principles, this practical book reviews the latest literature on solid-phase materials, equipment, and applications-including EPA-endorsed techniques. Special features include: * Coverage of separation and uptake methods. * Promising developments in the use of membrane disks. * The advantages of using polymeric resins over silica materials. * Mechanism and use of ion-exchange materiTrade Review"...highly recommended and will serve as an important basic manual for chemists from research institutes and industry." (Chromatographia, July 2000)Table of ContentsIntroduction and Principles. SPE in the 1970s: Extraction of Organic Pollutants from Water. Solid Particles for Solid-Phase Extraction of Organic Compounds from Water. Practical Considerations: Equipment and Techniques. Ion-Exchange Sorbents. Resin-Loaded Membranes. Preconcentration of Metal Ions. Microscale and Semimicroscale Techniques. Applications. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume discusses the use of phosphorus as a substitute for carbon. The subject is based on the idea that carbon is more similar to its diagonal relative, phosphorus.Table of ContentsThe Phosphorus-Carbon Analogy: Phospha-organic Chemistry. Phosphinidenes (R-P). Terminal Phosphinidene Complexes [R-P=M]. Phosphaalkynes (RCP). Phosphaalkenes, R¯1R¯2C=PR¯3. Phosphapolyenes. Diphosphenes (RP=PR). Phosphorus-Carbon Heterocyclic Chemistry. -Coordination Complexes. What Future for Phosphaorganic Chemistry? Index.

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Book SynopsisUsing Nobel Prize–winning examples like the transistor, laser, and magnetic resonance imaging, Venky Narayanamurti and Tolu Odumosu explore the daily micro-practices of research and show that distinctions between the search for knowledge and creative problem solving break down when one pays attention to how pathbreaking research actually happens.Trade ReviewThe authors make a substantial contribution to both research policy as practiced by our federal government and the operations of research laboratories in many institutions in our country. This book should be required reading for government officials who fund research and to all who lead large research efforts. -- Thomas E. Everhart, California Institute of TechnologyAnyone interested in technology and innovation will want to learn the three lessons of Cycles of Invention and Discovery. First, the distinction between basic and applied research is false. Second, there is harmony not dissonance in making the transition from new ideas to practical application. Third, the advance of knowledge has entirely blurred the distinction between science and engineering. Only an individual with Venky Narayanamurti’s unique career could explain these matters in such captivating detail. -- John M. Deutch, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyIn this convincingly argued book, Narayanamurti and Odumosu—one of them with decades of experience in research management and the other with a deep understanding of science and technology studies—explain why the false distinction between basic and applied science has led to profoundly wasteful policy decisions. Their insights also lead to excellent, practical suggestions for change. Cycles of Invention and Discovery is a must-read for research managers, science policymakers, and everyone concerned with the future of innovation. -- Ruth Schwartz Cowan, author of A Social History of American TechnologyThis will serve as an important book for members of Congress, government agencies, research facility managers, and academic institutions that may hold influence over funding resources. -- L. A. Hall * Choice *

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Book SynopsisMath - the application of reasonable logic to reasonable assumptions - usually produces reasonable results. But sometimes math generates astonishing paradoxes - conclusions that seem completely unreasonable or just plain impossible but that are nevertheless demonstrably true. This book is a collection of paradoxes from different areas of math.Trade Review"Nonplussed! is a collection of lovely paradoxes: facts that are provable logically but are nevertheless seriously counterintuitive...It is an exciting book. It should be in every...college library. It would even be the right gift for mathematicians and anyone who uses mathematics--economists, business analysts and many others--and indeed for anyone who would claim to be educated."--Peter M. Neumann, Times Higher Education Supplement "This is a splendid collection of articles, inspired by Martin Gardner's writings. Old conundrums are given new twists and applications, newer perplexing ideas are described with panache. The forthcoming companion book has a high standard to maintain."--John Haigh, London Mathematical Society Newsletter "It is therefore recommended that Julian Havil's headmaster award him further sabbatical leave for the purpose of producing a sequel to this welcome addition to the mathematical literature."--Peter Ruane, MAA Review "A review of a book as good as this must either repeat the positive adjectives other reviewers have used, or require a very large thesaurus. Since I find myself in complete agreement with all of the following words from other reviews, I will repeat them immediately: marvelous, crystal-clear, great, amazing, stimulating, delightful, fascinating, strong, surprising, classic, interesting, eclectic, insightful, magnificent. That one book could encourage such gushing praise seems as unlikely as one book being able to cram in a great variety and depth of mathematical problems, colourful historical anecdotes, significant nods to ethno-mathematics, difficult but well-explained proofs, clear and engaging prose and beautiful diagrams. Yet Havil's book succeeds on all accounts...The brilliant writing, the wonderful problems, the weaving together of past and future, games and discovery, and world number cultures will have you returning to this ageless book time and again."--Phil Wilson, Plus Magazine "This fascinating expedition by Havil through some engaging and often surprising mathematical and statistical oddities is more demanding than the usual 'popular math book' it is billed...All topics are covered by an always carefully crafted mathematical exposition, not leaving out necessary preliminaries and providing rigorous proofs."--J. Mayer, Choice "Even many high school students without a calculus background will benefit from the problems contained in the book... The book contains a little algebra, some geometry, and a great deal of probability. It could serve as recreational reading for teachers as well as for student use in a probability course or courses following algebra 2. Mathematics clubs and teams would also find Nonplussed! useful."--Paul Kelley, Mathematics Teacher "This is a fun book containing many diverse problems that I had not seen before but it also stimulates some genuinely interesting mathematical thought. Above all, this book highlights the 'frailty of the intuition we routinely use to guide us through our everyday lives' and that, in my mind, is no bad thing."--Nathan Green, Mathematics Today "I recommend the book to everyone interested in entertaining mathematics."--Christina Birkenhake, Mathematical Intelligencer "This book discusses such problems in a generally accessible way, but it does not shy away from using rigorous mathematical arguments to explain them... Some of these topics are quite familiar, but even so I found the discussions clear and often learned some new and quite surprising tidbits."--Stan Wagon, Mathematical Reviews "Those that spend their working lives avoiding mathematics by approaching their problems in all sorts of different ways will benefit from looking at this text, even if it involves following through but one single problem and its mathematical solution."--C.J.H. Mann, Kybernetes "The book is perfect for independent or group study for students in advanced high school mathematics classes or university-level undergraduate mathematics classes. Selected chapters are suitable for discussion during professional development sessions aimed at engaging mathematics teachers in rigorous mathematics investigations and discussions."--Anne Papakonstantinou, Mathematics Teacher "This lovely book will attract the attention of readers who are interested in recreational mathematics like mathematical puzzles and paradoxes."--Yuri V. Rogovchenko, Zentralblatt MATH "Havil has an excellent mix of an interesting history of each topic and clear and lucid solutions to the problems... Havil's strength is the historical background he gives to each topic and his style of writing which is so easy to read... An interesting and challenging book well worth reading."--John Sykes, Mathematics in SchoolTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgements xiii Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Three Tennis Paradoxes 4 Chapter 2: The Uphill Roller 16 Chapter 3: The Birthday Paradox 25 Chapter 4: The Spin of a Table 37 Chapter 5: Derangements 46 Chapter 6: Conway's Chequerboard Army 62 Chapter 7: The Toss of a Needle 68 Chapter 8: Torricelli's Trumpet 82 Chapter 9: Nontransitive Effects 92 Chapter 10: A Pursuit Problem 105 Chapter 11: Parrondo's Games 115 Chapter 12: Hyperdimensions 127 Chapter 13: Friday the 13th 151 Chapter 14: Fractran 162 The Motifs 180 Appendix A: The Inclusion-Exclusion Principle 187 Appendix B: The Binomial Inversion Formula 189 Appendix C: Surface Area and Arc Length 193 Index 195

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Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, it was the lone scientist who achieved brilliant breakthroughs. No longer. Today, science is done in teams of as many as hundreds of researchers who may be scattered across continents and represent a range of hierarchies. These collaborations can be powerful, but they demand new ways of thinking about scientific research. When thrTrade Review"This book covers a fascinating piece of research and I truly believe that the ideas within it are ones which every researcher should be thinking about every time they embark on a new team effort."---Jonathan Shock, Mathemafrica"A helpful, well-structured reference point for university managers . . . reflecting on good practice in research collaboration. There is much sound advice, emerging from a synthesis of well-evidenced and diverse experience, that will provide an agenda for any research strategy committee."---Jonathan Adams, Research Fortnight

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