Longitudinal Study of U.S. Scientists
Catherine J. Weinberger, University of California, Santa Barbara

The purpose of the study is to extend our knowledge about relationships between early experiences and later creative productivity within a population of individuals trained as scientists.

In July 2007, I mailed 3500 surveys to members of the American Physical Society.  An astonishing number of very busy scientists responded. 

Protecting confidentiality is an especially high priority in this research.  I personally attached the address label to each survey envelope.  No one else will know the link between individual personal information and confidential identification numbers.