Maurice HT Ling*

HOHY PTE LTD, Singapore

*Corresponding Author: Maurice HT Ling, HOHY PTE LTD, Singapore.

Received: December 02, 2024; Published: December 21, 2024

Abstract

In 2007, Sydney Brenner and Richard Roberts call for the archival of such non-published or non-publishable records, such as notes and drafts, as our scientific heritage. Using this as imperative, I reflect on my own scientific life and the records generated. These include research notebooks, research data, and auxiliary records (which includes emails, diaries, instant messages, among others). I concur and urge that every scientist should consider themselves as personal archivist to protect and preserve our collective heritage.

Keywords: Scientific Records; Research Notebooks; Research Data; Diaries; Instant Messages; Emails; Thoughts and Reflections

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Citation

Citation: Maurice HT Ling. “Science/Education Portraits X: Personal Archive of a Scientist". Acta Scientific Microbiology 8.1 (2025): 74-82.

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