In science, you have to accept that you will always have critics, and not everyone will agree with your point of view.

There is truth behind the saying, “a picture tells a thousand words”, because humans interpret images better than written words.

Not everyone is a subject matter expert in your field, which means things that seem “common knowledge” to you, are not common knowledge to others.

The ethics of using animals in research is a large and complex subject.

Regardless of whether your project was a success, ended badly, or fell somewhere in between, there should always be a proper wrap up of the project.

Scientific experiments need to be replicable, otherwise the credibility of any results you get may become questionable if no one else can demonstrate what you did.

Networking involves talking to other people. In the context of science, this could mean talking to people with different perspectives, ideas and expertise – even if they are not a scientist.

In science, extension and adoption go hand in hand but are two different things.

Being a scientist is one of the most rewarding careers. You will work on solutions to problems with real world application and impact.