New School Economic Review » Great Research http://newschooljournal.com A student run economics journal and open blog Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:34:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Doing Great Research http://newschooljournal.com/2009/01/nser3-5-26/ http://newschooljournal.com/2009/01/nser3-5-26/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:16:13 +0000 Benjamin http://newschooljournal.com/?p=101 Why do so few scientists make significant contributions, and why are so many forgotten in the long run? This is the question distinguished mathematician, computer scientist and theorist Richard Hamming addresses in this inspirational talk, aimed at helping us all do great work by sharing his own insights, enthusiasm and experience.

He gives advice from his life long career as a scientist and researcher, with experience from private industry – the famous Bell Labs in the U.S. – and academia. This paper is a great read for any researcher.

Download full paper here

Hamming, Richard. 2008. “You and your research.” New School Economic Review 3(1): 5-26

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