Title: Passion projects for smart people
Description: Passion Projects for Smart People shows how you can create your own opportunities to do intellectually serious work. Written by a high school science teacher who has done field work on five continents, published in professional journals, and worked with NASA, this book details how to turn side projects into career-development opportunities. It shows how to develop your own research and creative projects; form collaborations with universities and public agencies; apply for grants and professional experience opportunities ; get published in peer-reviewed journals; and even travel the world for free!-- back cover
Subjects: Vocational guidance, Professional relationships, Vocational interests, Fieldwork (Educational method), Teachers, Hobbies, Personnel management, Career development