Justin Fair (Madia Department of Chemistry, ɫӰ) and Kelly Neiles and Pamela Mertz from St. Mary's College of Maryland coauthored an edited book titled .
Becoming a professional in any field requires learning how to both navigate entry and move as a professional within it. To do this, undergraduate students must become proficient both in the technical skills of their chosen discipline and also many other non-technical skills necessary for being an effective scientist. These professional skills include, but are not necessarily limited to, career skills (job searching, resume writing, networking, and having a professional mindset), scientific thinking (critical thinking, problem-solving, and big picture thinking), scientific identity development, learning skills (self-regulated learning, initiative, study strategies, etc.), communication skills, and interpersonal skills such as teamwork and leadership development.