small science

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Traditional scientific research that is conducted by individual researchers or small teams and funded by academic or scientific institutions. uncountable
    — But, particularly in this Oversight Hearing on NSF, it is important to take note of essential characteristics of small science and of the benefit of such projects to the entire scientific enterprise. Small science projects are more apt to be scrutinized at every stage by peers, as they are conceived, designed, described, reviewed, conducted, assessed, and published. Small science helps more in producing the next generation of scientists; this becomes particularly critical as we seek to attract more women and minorities into science.

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By contrast to Big Science.
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