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Understanding the Scientific Enterprise as a Senior Project Manager in Science Policy
A big part of my work is communicating scientific knowledge and processes to state officials and staff who are much less familiar with the scientific enterprise.
- Discipline-specific knowledge
Understanding the Scientific Enterprise as a Director of Industry Partnerships in Science Policy
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
- Broad-based knowledge of science
- Careful recordkeeping practices
- Discipline-specific knowledge
- Understanding of data ownership/sharing issues
- Writing grant proposals