What do scientists look like?
Allie Wilkinson, a freelance environmental journalist has started a fantastic website: This is what a scientist looks like. The project was developed to challenge the stereotypical perception of what scientists are. Submissions are welcomed so I urge all scientists out there to submit a photo and contribute to this brilliant project.
5 Responses to “What do scientists look like?”
Umm, what does a stereotypical scientist look like anyway?
they’re absent minded old white guys right?
possibly with bad hair and a labcoat, most likely with glasses.
like this:
http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2010/07/07/role-models-and-gender-stereotyping/
@ Darcy – gosh, that means I’m not a ‘proper scientist’ then? Snfff.
Ha, given that description I think you come off lucky!
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