Insight_2nd Edition

Second Edition | Marquis Who ’ s Who Insight 9 1969 to 2005. He recalls that he also “… started and ran a master’s program called Environmental Sciences and Policy, which at any time had more than 250 part-time, evening students. A lot of these students have good jobs in Washington now, and I’m proud of that.” In addition to these credits, Dr. Stanley has contributed to classrooms at the University of Rochester and the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Throughout my career, there have been all sorts of new developments that you might consider disruptive, demanding changes, but at the same time, they have opened up new opportuni- ties. I have dealt with many of these things by making use of them. Nowadays in science, you have to expand constantly to avoid becom- ing stagnant, which I have tried to do. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Well, I am curious with broad interests, and am inherently creative. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry right now? We have to contend with reviewers of manuscripts, some of whom don’t understand things and make invalid criticisms. Reviewers have become harsh- er than when I was young. You have to convince editors that you are right and they are wrong. How do you feel your industry has changed/ evolved over time? It hasbecomemore sophisticatedwith theaddition of new techniques and technologies. Also, there is more information out there to use and there are new connections to other areas of science that can be useful. You have to reach out and borrow things from other fields that are relevant to what you’re doing in science. What new innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? It is hard topredict the future. There will probably be new mathematical methods that are relevant, and new biochemical techniques, and new techniques using isotope chemistry. Also, biomechanical approaches — a whole variety of things may develop. One just never knows. We are seeing advances, but there will be unpredictable ones as time goes on. What excites you the most about your industry? New development, whether they’re discoveries of new fossils or approaches that yield new and exciting results. “ You have to reach out and borrow things from other fields that are relevant to what you’re doing in science. ”