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Then there is freedom for a man to work out his problem in his 

 own way and largely in his own time. There is no time limit fixed 

 for a project, and no prodding or impatience if it is evident that 

 progress is being made; and there is large latitude for the exercise 

 of individual initiative and judgment. The case is quite different 

 with an industrial specialist. There time is money, and results must 

 be forthcoming to justify the salary and other expense. The keen 

 competition of the commercial world enters into the life of its 

 experts. 



There is freedom also in the use of the results of a man's studies, 

 upon which he may build his reputation, his greatest asset. In the 

 case of the industrial expert the product of his work is for the use of 

 the business, and is usually not at his disposal to publish abroad or 

 report to his colleagues in science. This detracts to that extent from 

 the satisfaction which comes of accomplishment, and cloaks the 

 personal element. 



Again, the associations and conditions of business life are far differ- 

 ent from those in a scientific institution. This is exemplified in many 

 ways and to a degree little realized by men who have followed a 

 scientific career closely. The traditions and standards are different, as 

 are the aims and methods. The whole atmosphere and spirit and the 

 appeal are so different that men rarely shift readily from one sphere 

 of work to the other. 



Consideration of the individual is much greater in a scientific insti- 

 tution than in business. The large majoritj^ of men in industrial pur- 

 suits must work under direction, and take orders from those higher 

 in authoritj^ The opportunity for a specialist to gratify his inclina- 

 tions and to follow out a special inquiry or test an idea are limited. 

 Permanency in position depends largely on the business point of view. 



Appreciation is a large element in the satisfaction which comes 

 of a scientific career. To have one's work understood and recognized 

 is no small part of the reward. Although the reward of the world's 

 praise is no proper part of the aim of the true investigator, such 

 recognition and appreciation gives encouragement which is helpful 

 to most men in maintaining their zeal. And it is a very real reward, 

 for it is of some consequence to win the world's respect and approval 

 for tasks well performed — for a position built upon substantial worth. 



Recognition comes first from a man's colleagues and fellow workers 

 in science, who are able to understand the significance of his accom- 

 plishment. It is shared by the authorities of his institution, from 

 whom he will derive much of his pride and satisfaction. The latter 

 owe him their encouragement and sympathetic support. The pub- 

 lication of his work is the medium for a wider recognition which is 

 his highest aim — the founding of a reputation which shall endure. 



