Moreover, the research atmosphere of American universities is characterized by a great deal of informal cooperation. People meet in laboratories and seminars, but also in common rooms and cafeterias.
除此之外，多如牛毛的非正式合作是美国大学研究氛围的一大特色。人们经常会面的地点不仅限于实验室和研讨会，还包括公共休息室和咖啡馆。他们不会被严格的等级关系捆住手脚，也不会被一大群助手包围得水泄不通。