The scientific system is in love with shooting stars: rewards and prizes usually go to those that already have some. Every comity lives in fear of handing out r

The scientific system is in love with shooting stars: rewards and prizes usually go to those that already have some. Every comity lives in fear of handing out recommendations to someone who will not “go on to do great things”. As a result the most celebrated researchers often are those that find a good mentor early on. This system works in so far as that these people rarely disappoint the trust put into them but many excellent scientists stay invisible. What shocks people in her case is that she was “overlooked”, but the truth is: her case is the normal one .