Summary
Science is a human institution that affects everyday life in ways that are both great and small. In the twenty-first century the challenges faced by humanity will require the input of researchers from different fields. Whether it's developing new vaccines, working to mitigate the effects of climate change, or developing new modes of space transport, the research of dedicated scientists will be required to help solve the world’s most difficult challenges. The Encyclopedia of Twenty-First Century Scientists is a collection of biographies for scientists whose work is rooted in helping to solve the challenges of the twenty-first century. It includes biographies of scientists from all major fields of scientific inquiry and explains how their research is changing the world we live in for the better.
About the Author(s)
Donna M. Bozzone earned her BS in biology from Manhattan College and her MA and Ph.D. in biology, from Princeton University. She continued her education as a postdoctoral research associate at the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology. She joined the faculty of Saint Michael’s College and is now an emeritus professor. Dr. Bozzone’s areas of specialization are in developmental and cellular biology. She has taught courses in introductory biology, science writing, gender studies, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, evolution, microbiology, and senior seminars on the history of biology and the history of medicine. An author of many publications, Dr. Bozzone also served as a member of the Publication Review Panel for the Journal of College Science Teaching and an ad hoc reviewer for the American Biology Teacher. An enthusiast for science education at all levels, Dr. Bozzone has designed and published laboratory teaching materials for students in high school and college. She is also the author of more than a dozen books for children and youths on topics including cancer, microorganisms, anatomy, infectious disease, computer scientists, and Abraham Lincoln.