In order to compare the educational backgrounds of two scientists and their influence on their career choices, the following detailed personal history information can be collected: 1. **Educational background:** - Primary and secondary school education, including school type (public, private, key, etc.). - Undergraduate and graduate schools, majors, admission and graduation years. - Type of degree obtained (e.g., bachelor's, master's, doctoral). - Academic performance during school, such as grades, scholarships, honors, etc. - Whether you have participated in relevant scientific research projects, internships or work-study programs. 2. **Professional training and further education:** - Professional training, further education courses or workshops you have participated in. - Any certifications, certificates or licenses directly related to your career. 3. **Career selection factors:** - Personal interests and research field preferences. - Whether you have been influenced by your mentor or family, and the specific ways in which they have been influenced. - How your interest in a specific scientific field was formed, such as key events or influencing factors. 4. **Career experience:** - Each stage of your career path, including the type of employment (academia, industry, government positions, etc.). - Changes in roles and responsibilities and promotions. - The degree of participation in scientific research projects and the number and quality of published papers. 5. **Reasons for career choices and changes:** - The main considerations when choosing a career (such as salary, location, working environment). - Reasons for changing industries or research directions. 6. **Other influencing factors:** - Family background, such as parents' education and occupation. - The influence of cultural and social environment on career choices. - The indirect influence of additional interests and hobbies on scientific careers. Collecting this information can help to more fully understand how educational background affects scientists' career choices and development paths.