A former NASA engineer and astronautics professor offers down-to-earth advice and recommended reading on preparing for and surviving in science-related professions. This book is especially valuable for those who are attempting career transitions between the work place and academic environments.

This book translates "thinking like a rocket scientist" into every day thinking so it can be used by anyone. It’s short and snappy and written by a rocket scientist. The book illustrates the methods (the 7 secrets) with anecdotes, quotations and biographical sketches of famous scientists, personal stories and insights, and occasionally some space history. The author reveals that rocket science is just common sense applied to the extraordinarily uncommon environment of outer space and that rocket scientists are people, too. It is intended for "armchair" scientists, and for those interested in popular psychology, space history, and science fiction films.

* One of Inc.com's "6 Books You Need to Read in 2020 (According to Bill Gates, Satya Nadella, and Adam Grant)"* Adam Grant's # 1 pick of his top 20 books of 2020* One of 6 Groundbreaking Books of Spring 2020 (according to Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant). A former rocket scientist reveals the habits, ideas, and strategies that will empower you to turn the seemingly impossible into the possible. Rocket science is often celebrated as the ultimate triumph of technology. But it's not. Rather, it's the apex of a certain thought process -- a way to imagine the unimaginable and solve the unsolvable. It's the same thought process that enabled Neil Armstrong to take his giant leap for mankind, that allows spacecraft to travel millions of miles through outer space and land on a precise spot, and that brings us closer to colonizing other planets. Fortunately, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to think like one. In this accessible and practical book, Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life -- whether it's landing your dream job, accelerating your business, learning a new skill, or creating the next breakthrough product. Today, thinking like a rocket scientist is a necessity. We all encounter complex and unfamiliar problems in our lives. Those who can tackle these problems -- without clear guidelines and with the clock ticking -- enjoy an extraordinary advantage. Think Like a Rocket Scientist will inspire you to take your own moonshot and enable you to achieve liftoff.

The Top Ten Bestseller Black holes. DNA. The Large Hadron Collider. Ever had that sneaking feeling that you are missing out on some truly spectacular science? You do? Well, fear not, for help is at hand. Ben Miller was working on his Physics PhD at Cambridge when he accidentally became a comedian. But first love runs deep, and he has returned to his roots to share with you all his favourite bits of science. This is the stuff you really need to know, not only because it matters but because it will quite simply amaze and delight you. 'Let me show you another, perhaps less familiar side of Science; her beauty, her seductiveness and her passion. And let's do it quickly, while Maths isn't looking' - Ben Miller 'This book makes climate change actually seem interesting. Not just important - it's obviously important - but interesting. As a result I bought lots of other books about climate change, something I now regret' - David Mitchell Ben Miller is, like you, a mutant ape living through an Ice Age on a ball of molten iron, orbiting a supermassive black hole. He is also an actor, comedian and approximately one half of Armstrong & Miller. He's presented a BBC Horizon documentary on temperature and a Radio 4 series about the history of particle physics, and has written a science column for The Times. He is slowly coming to terms with the idea that he may never be an astronaut.

Does designing rockets, exploring new planets, and venturing into space excite you? If so, this book is the perfect guide for you! This book will help turn your childhood dream into reality. It explains the basic principles of rocket science and celebrates the great minds who have led the way. You'll get practical advice and tools to help you succeed. From finding your passion and setting goals to making a solid plan and building resilience, this book will guide you every step of the way. "Dream Big, Aim High, and Soar" makes complex rocket science easy and fun to understand. You'll learn about the scientists whose work has taken humanity to space. The book simplifies technical details, helping you understand the science behind rockets. This book provides practical tips and strategies. Learn how to set clear goals, fuel your passion, and create a structured plan. Discover the educational paths that can lead you to success. Whether you're starting or advancing your knowledge, this book covers different educational routes, from undergraduate degrees to doctoral programs. It also highlights exciting career options in rocket science. Be inspired by stories of pioneering rocket scientists. Their successes and challenges offer motivation and valuable lessons. Becoming a rocket scientist is more than equations and technical terms. As Neil Armstrong once said, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Take that small step and start your adventure today!

Learn 10 powerful tips from an aerospace industry veteran that leverage our connected economy and the abundance of space exploration efforts.

Rocket science-or aerospace, as it is formally known-is the source of amazing accomplishments and benefits for humanity. From commercial aviation to GPS to Mars rovers, aerospace efforts also provide exciting and rewarding careers for a million people in the United States alone. But we have a problem...and it's bigger than Houston can solve! Actually there are several problems: > An earlier generation is entering retirement age, which will create shortages in skills and knowledge. Who will take their place?> The forces and velocities of change are putting large stresses on established aerospace organizations and approaches. How will they adapt?> Customers and citizens are still begging for affordable, safe, and reliable solutions that can only come from putting technology or people above planet Earth. What innovations will satisfy these demands? As Brett Hoffstadt explains, the single answer to these questions is "We need more rocket scientists!" Could you be one of them? Could one of them be in your classroom? Or your family? Distilled from over two decades of wide-ranging experience in the aerospace industry and written in a conversational style, within these tips are stories, quotes of wisdom, and specific resources help launch you on a course that can transform your dreams into reality. Even if your career journey is aimed toward another field, the tips that prove powerful for rocket scientists will give you unique propulsive force plus guidance, navigation, and controls (or GNC) for your own success. When you read this book you'll get 10 powerful tips to help you realize that Yes--YOU COULD BE a rocket scientist!