Book description
Scientists offer personal accounts of the challenges, struggles, successes, U-turns, and satisfactions encountered in their careers in industry, academia, and government.This insightful book offers essential life and career lessons for newly minted STEM graduates and those seeking a career change. Thirty-six leading scientists and engineers (including two Nobel Prize winners) describe the challenges, struggles, successes, satisfactions, and U-turns encountered as they established their careers. Readers learn that there are professional possibilities beyond academia, as contributors describe the paths that took them into private industry and government as well as to college and university campuses. They discuss their varying preferences for solitary research or collaborative teamwork; their attempts to achieve work-life balance; and unplanned changes in direction that resulted in a more satisfying career. Women describe confronting overt sexism and institutional gender bias; scientists of color describe the experience of being outsiders in their field. One scientist moves from startup to startup, enjoying a career of serial challenges; another spends decades at one university; another has worked in academia, industry, and government. Some followed in the footsteps of parents; others were the first in their family to go to college. Many have changed fields, switched subjects, or left established organizations for something new. Taken together, these essays make it clear that there is not one path to a profession in science, but many.ContributorsStephon Alexander, Norman Augustine, Wanda Austin, Kimberly Budil, Wendy Cieslak, Jay Davis, Tamara Doering, Stephen D. Fantone, Kathleen Fisher, David Galas, Kathy Gisser, Sandra Glucksmann, Daniel Goodman, Renee Horton, Richard Lethin, Christopher Loose, John Mather, Richard Miles, Paul Nielsen, Michael O'Hanlon, Deirdre Olynick, Jennifer Park, Ellen Pawlikowski, Ethan Perlstein, Richard Post, William Press, Beth Reid, Jennifer Roberts, Jessica Seeliger, David Spergel, Ellen Stofan, Daniel Theobald, Shirley Tilghman, Jami Valentine, Z. Jane Wang, Rainer Weiss
Father Abbot
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StarStrider
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Blistered Outlaw
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Spoiler
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Thumb Candy
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. I can't get enough of this app's versatile features – from playback speed to bookmarking, it's all there. I love the auto-rewind feature. ListenBook always picks up right where I left off. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark feature—it saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
Cali Yacht
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I can't believe how quickly I finish books now, all thanks to this app. 🚶♂️🌟 Embracing audiobooks as my companions during leisurely walks – nature and narratives, a perfect match! 🚶♂️🎧 The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
CuriousCrafter
With this app, I've discovered a whole new way to enjoy literature. The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection!
Jungle King
ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app! I love the ability to import books from my computer. It’s so easy.
Metal Lady
📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. 📱🔊 I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. This was a workmanlike audiobook that did the job without flair. The narration was clear and the pacing appropriate, though the delivery lacked some emotional depth. The production quality was acceptable with no major technical issues.
Crash Enforcer
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make navigation effortless. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment. 🏝️ Basking in the sun with an audiobook – relaxation meets storytelling paradise! ☀️📖 Automatic artwork and metadata retrieval is a time-saver. My library looks fantastic. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is amazing. ListenBook is top-notch.
Roller Turtle
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch has made my listening experience even more seamless. The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. ListenBook's player features, including chapters and bookmarks, are invaluable for a seamless experience. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
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Street Squirrel
I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Sky Dahlia
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. Listening statistics motivate me to read more. Excellent feature!
Lightweight
ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. With this app, I'm rediscovering the joy of reading in the most convenient way. Audiobooks made delightful – this app's usability is a breath of fresh air. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
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ListenBook has given me the gift of time – turning daily tasks into moments of inspiration. Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a true triumph. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy. Downloading books directly in the app is so easy. Highly recommend! ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
SprkR
I'm amazed by ListenBook's versatility in handling different formats – it truly supports all my audio needs. 🏃♀️🌟 Experiencing stories while staying active – this app's functionality enhances my walks and runs like never before. 🎧🏞️ Say hello to audiobook nirvana! This app's user-friendly design and comprehensive features have made my reading routine smoother than ever. 🌌📚 Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment enhance the listening experience significantly. Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thanks, ListenBook!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience