OPINION: Delivering science for maximum industry benefit: An academic's perspective

摘要

This paper discusses some of the factors that contribute to the ability of scientists in the discipline of Animal Science (including Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences) to make significant industry impact. Factors discussed include the need for sound undergraduate training in fundamental sciences taught in an agricultural context and better recognition of industry impact as a metric for scientific achievement and promotion. Funding of program over project-based research is a suggested means for ensuring better impact. Finally, the term 'scientific engineer' is used to describe the 'ideal' scientist that our industries are striving for.