University of Colorado Denver

Course Objectives: At the end of this session, learners will be able to

1. Describe the factors that contribute to a good scientific reputation
2. Explain why a good scientific reputation is important
3. Describe challenges and responses to challenges that you may face

Course Resources

• RCR Presentation Slides
• National survey data on current public perception of scientists – NSF data link: http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/showpub.cfm?TopID=9&SubID=34
• Videos interviewing faculty answering questions and discussing their career
• Colorado Profiles to illustrate relationships
• Case Studies

Articles

• “The politics of scientific reputation”, Joe Collier, BMJ 313:888 (published 5 October 1996)
• “Ten simple rules for building and maintain a scientific reputation”, P. Bourne, V. Barbour, PLOS computational biology, June 2011, Vol. 7 Issue 6 e1002108
• “Are scientific reputations boosted artificially?” Philip Ball, Nature published online, May 6, 2011, doi 10.1038/news2011.270

Questions that focus content

1. Describe the components that you feel are important in the development of your scientific reputation?
2. What do you think are the factors that will contribute the most to your scientific reputation? 
3. Describe the characteristics that you associate with being a responsible member of the scientific community?
4. Can you describe some of the challenges that you may face that can impact your scientific reputation or perception of you within the scientific community?