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recommended
Reading
One of the best pieces of advice I was ever given was to "read, and read widely." Below are some books I have enjoyed and that I recommend to my students and anyone else who wants to learn more about science in an accessible way. I hope you enjoy them too. (But remember to read for enjoyment too.)
This book offers a comprehensive (but brief) explanation of how everything came to be and why it is the way it is in a laugh out loud narrative. This book is so funny that you will forget you're learning and enjoy the nearly 500 pages of science.
Every young scientist has doubts about their ability to "make it" either in academia or in the private sector. E.O. Wilson addresses some of the concerns we often face in grad school and beyond and offers advice on how to move past our own doubts. This is a worthwhile read for anyone who has ever thought "Can I really do science?"
Thomas Friedman does an excellent job of exploring the complexity and interconnectedness of environmental issues in an engaging way. His thought-provoking examination of climate change and a growing global population offers new ideas of how to address these issues with the United States taking the lead.
A fascinating read on the importance of drinking water from a historical and contemporary perspective. Salzman highlights the challenges we face in protecting this vital resource in an engaging and easy to understand way.
The Big Oyster is an engaging exploration of New York City’s history through the lens of Crassostrea virginica, or the Atlantic Oyster. His writing is informative and entertaining, making complex historical and ecological topics accessible to everyone.
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