The development of scientific talent in westinghouse finalists and members of the National Academy of Sciences

Journal of Adult Development

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 23-35

  Feist, Gregory J ^a  

^a SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Achievement; Career outcomes; Gender; Immigrant status; Psychology of science

Indexed keywords

EID: 33748997390     PISSN: 10680667     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10804-006-9002-3     Document Type: Article

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