• Question: What do you believe makes a good scientist in your field of science

    Asked by star520knew on 11 Mar 2025.
    • Photo: Eleftheria Stavridou

      Eleftheria Stavridou answered on 11 Mar 2025:

      A good plant scientist is curious, patient, and loves learning about plants! It is very important to pay attention to detail and record the findings accurately

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      Charlotte Slade answered on 12 Mar 2025:

      A great scientist isn’t just about having a PhD or knowing lots of facts – it’s about curiosity, persistence, and the ability to see problems differently! 🔬

      For me, being a good scientist means:

      Curiosity that never stops asking ‘why’
      Remember those kids who constantly take things apart to see how they work? That’s the heart of scientific thinking! I was totally that kid, and now I get paid to keep being curious. 😄

      Comfort with failure
      Science isn’t about getting everything right first time – it’s about learning from every ‘failed’ experiment. Some of our biggest discoveries happened when something unexpected occurred.

      Ability to communicate
      The most brilliant research means nothing if you can’t explain it to others. Whether I’m talking to fellow scientists or explaining complex concepts to school kids, making science accessible is crucial.

      Teamwork and collaboration
      No great scientific breakthrough happens alone. Being able to work with people from different backgrounds, listen to their ideas, and build on each other’s strengths is key.

      Creativity
      Science isn’t just about following rules – it’s about imagining possibilities nobody has thought of before. Sometimes solving a problem means thinking completely outside the box!

      The most important thing? Stay hungry to learn, stay humble enough to know you don’t know everything, and never lose that sense of wonder about how the world works! ✨

Comments

  • Photo: Andrew M

    Andrew M commented on :

    The ability to admit you might be wrong, even joy in discovering that you are. Discovering you are wrong opens new possibilites and each time you do, you get a little closer to what’s right.

  • Photo: Amal

    Amal commented on :

    the ability to work with others, be good at problem solving and always curious!

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    mahajaved commented on :

    A good scientist in my field needs to be curious, a problem-solver, and always willing to learn. Also, teamwork is important—great innovations come from collaborating and sharing knowledge with others