Want to be a successful scientist? The McClements family has some tips.

The latest book of prolific author David Julian McClements is a family affair. The Distinguished Professor of Food Science, along with his daughter Isobelle Farrell McClements and nephew Jake McClements, have written “How to be a Successful Scientist: A Guide for Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Professors” (Springer, 2024). The three authors offer different perspectives as scientists at different stages in their careers. 

The book includes tips on designing, performing, and analyzing experiments, writing manuscripts, preparing scientific presentations, writing grant proposals, networking and defending a graduate thesis, among other things. 

“We hope this book will be useful for those wanting to be more efficient and impactful scientists,” Julian McClements says.