The Scientist
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The Scientist is a news journal and magazine particularly concerning biology and life sciences. It has been published monthly since 1986, and is also available online through personal or institutional subscription. A newsstand version of the journal was made available from March 2008.
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[edit] Overview
Founded by Dr. Eugene Garfield, and with an advisory board that includes Craig Venter and Nobel Laureate Joshua Lederberg, the mission of The Scientist is to provide print and online coverage of the latest developments in life sciences research, technology and business. The target audience is active researchers that are interested in maintaining a broad view of the life sciences by reading articles that are current, concise, and entertaining. It keeps readers up-to-date with research advances, business, science in culture, technology developments and career advice.
Subject matter covered by the journal is wide and varied, and includes:
- Political questions of science policy
- Financial topics affecting the economics of science
- Tough moral conundrums of scientific ethics
[edit] Features
[edit] Best Places to Work
Since 2003, The Scientist has conducted Best Places to Work surveys: one for postdoctoral researchers in all sectors, one for all life scientists working in industry, and one for all life scientists working in academia. These surveys aim to find what aspects of the workplace are most important for job satisfaction, and which institutions measure up to those standards. Throughout the year The Scientist publishes overviews of these surveys' results, highlighting the top ranking institutions in each.
[edit] Life Science Industry Awards
The Life Science Industry Awards recognize life science suppliers with the "best-in-class" product and services as well as customer communications and support. The winners of these awards are determined by the industry’s own customers - scientists in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, in government and academia. The Life Science Industry Awards are awarded annually by The Scientist magazine.
[edit] Laboratory Web Site and Video Awards
Beginning in 2007, The Scientist began recognizing laboratories who were best using the internet to further science. Labs using YouTube, Wikipedia, JoVE, and other tools to best collaborate, communicate and research were nominated by readers around the world.
[edit] The Scientist Online
The Scientist also offers a comprehensive website which complements the print version by offering up-to-the-minute life science news, interactive multimedia features, and several channels to stimulate dialogue and involvement among its readership.
The current month’s journal content, news blogs, and podcasts are freely available with registration, while premium subscribers are also also given access to the journal's archives which contains over 20 years of articles, news and editorials.
[edit] Awards
The Scientist has won many awards for its unique editorial voice and design, including most recently:
American Society of Business Publication Editors Award:
- 2007 Nomination as one of the Top 10 Business-to-Business Magazines
- 2007 Gold for Best Publication Redesign
- 2007 Silver for Best Individual/Company Profile for Ishani Ganguli’s "A Complementary Pathway"
- 2007 Gold 'Eddie' Awards for Best Business-to-Business Science Magazine
- 2006 Gold 'Eddie' Awards for Best Business-to-Business Science Magazine
