Handy guide and passionate call to engage

Andrew J. Hoffman, Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University Michigan, has written “The Engaged Scholar — Expanding Impact Academic Research in Today's World” (2021 Stanford Press). According to author, most researchers want make a difference, but academic institutions often do not value public engagement, leading disengaged scientists. Hoffman gives and reexamines arguments for why scholars should engage with other parts society. He conveys several tips on how it encourages take part debate. The limitations current evaluation system are also scrutinized, new measures impact discussed. book is worth reading leaders researchers, as well science communicators journalists.