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Survey says: science pays

Even in this recession it pays to be a scientist.

The Scientist, a life sciences magazine, has issued its annual salary
survey and the numbers look good, especially if you're a guy.

Among the findings: Female scientists overall have 25 percent lower salaries than their male colleagues.

The overall compensation for life scientists increased 5 percent since 2008.

Science Institute gets federal dollars

Public health officials want better statistical models than can help them identify outbreaks of a disease faster. Government officials worried about bioterrorism attacks want the same thing.

They're turning to the National Institute of Statistical Sciences in Research Triangle Park to get them that model.

The Institute has been awarded $664,019 to develop just such a model to improve what is called syndromic surveillance. The money comes from the National Science Foundation and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Mar. 28, 2009: Science whizzes tackle tough questions

Celebrating its 22nd year, the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair was held for students in grades 3-12 at Meredith College in Raleigh on ... more

AAU asking Obama for science money

The Association of American Universities, a collection of prestigious research institutions to which Duke and UNC Chapel Hill belong, are making the case for science funding in future economic stimulus packages.

The group is asking for $2.7 billion to pay for academic buildings, research equipment and young scientists. 

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