Scientists Don’t Look Like They Do in Movies
The Myth of the Scientist: Crystal Dilworth at TEDxYouth@Caltech. Article from http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net
Scientists don’t fit the stereotypical mold some people think they do. It doesn’t take much to replace those views. The main point, in my opinion, is to let kids know they can be a scientists even if they are not like the stereotypical examples – though it will take a lot of work.
Related: Movie Aims to Inspire College Students With Tales of Successful Minority Scientists – Women Working in Science – Citizen Scientists – Scientists Singing About Science
Changing 7th graders view of scientists by having them visit Scientists at work (Fermilab).
Scientists don’t fit the stereotypical mold some people think they do. It doesn’t take much to replace those views. The main point, in my opinion, is to let kids know they can be a scientists even if they are not like the stereotypical examples – though it will take a lot of work.
Related: Movie Aims to Inspire College Students With Tales of Successful Minority Scientists – Women Working in Science – Citizen Scientists – Scientists Singing About Science
Changing 7th graders view of scientists by having them visit Scientists at work (Fermilab).
| Before | After |
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| I think of a scientist as very dedicated to his work. He is kind of crazy, talking always quickly. He constantly is getting new ideas. He is always asking questions and can be annoying. He listens to others’ ideas and questions them. | I know scientists are just normal people with a not so normal job. . . . Scientists lead a normal life outside of being a scientist. They are interested in dancing, pottery, jogging and even racquetball. Being a scientist is just another job which can be much more exciting. |
| by Amy | |