Hi Fred & Seb,
It might be slightly different in France, however in the UK a basic
education in science is one of the best career steps someone can take
(up to degree level). Granted staying in academic research is not as
easy as moving into industry, but in the schools work I have done I
Fred,
it's not my intention to engage in any sort of discussion here about the
usefulness of science, in particular because I think we can all agree on
that one.
The point I was trying to make is that if young people in countries like
France turn away from science, this might not be because they
Hi, thanks for your message. We have only progressed (we=mankind)
through knowledge, science and research. Not forgetting the humanities
of course. So if we don't do anything to stop this trend we're dead.
Fred.
b...@freesurf.fr wrote:
We all love science Fred, but are you sure you would want
We all love science Fred, but are you sure you would want to encourage
young Frenchmen to start a career in it? After all, one's own glossy TV
channel is poor compensation for a lifetime of precariousness. I'm afraid
that if people in France choose to do an MBA instead, right now that may
not be ig
Hello Fred,
Thanks for bring this to attention and am sure that it will receive support
from those on the CCP4bb. I am huge a fan and supporter of science! I also
feel that virtually any effort to spread the word about science and research
should be taken. However, I am confident that the best
Me again,
I've been asked privately what the leonardtv people are looking for.
I'll translate the letter I received from them and post it on the bb.
Btw, leonardtv is named after Leonardo da Vinci.
Hope all is well with all of you.
Fred.
Vellieux Frederic wrote:
Dear all,
Sorry if this is
Dear all,
Sorry if this is a bit off-topic. But it concerns science.
There is a new initiative to launch a free TV channel in France
dedicated to science technology and innovation. They need support from
scientists I think. Can you spare 2 minutes? http://www.leonardtv.fr/ .
This is perhaps t
