Passion Projects for Smart People: Turn Your Intellectual Pursuits into Fun, Profit and Recognition

The perfect career guide for the era of the Ph.D. barista, the underpaid adjunct, and the gig economy, will help you take charge of your career and your life. Written by a high school science teacher who has done field work on five continents, published in professional journals, and worked with NASA, details how to turn side projects into career-development opportunities. shows you how to develop your own research and creative projects; form collaborations with universities and public agencies; apply for grants and professional experience opportunities; travel around the world for free; and develop your career as a teacher and mentor.