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Dear Readers, Welcome to the latest issue of The Magazine
The popular image of a scientist has always been that of a person in lab coats who is either blending chemicals or drawing complex equations. In the process, they have developed several misconceptions concerning what a scientist actually does. These misunderstandings can lead to a failure in recognizing the diverse and indeed, invaluable services that scientists render to society.
Among the most popular stereotypes about scientists is that they all comprehend all because they are all geniuses or experts in their own right. Even though scientists are usually highly skilled people in their area of expertise, they are still humans who worked for their certificates. Praxis: science is a learn and like other people scientists learn through the experience problem solving, making mistakes along the way. It’s the combination of persistence, passion, and dry determination that drives most of their breakthroughs, not some set of instincts.
The typical picture of an isolated scientist as someone working alone in a quiet lab needs revision. Some research may include being physically present in laboratories, but the majority of scientific activity today is carried out in conjunction with others. More often than not, scientists engage in collaborative efforts with experts from different fields. They participate in conferences, peer reviews, and interact with the general public, policymakers, and industry. Scientific accomplishments require cooperation and exchange.
One widely held idea is that not everyone can do science or understand it, and that it is reserved for the more ‘gifted’ people. This is not the case, as one’s curiosity, enthusiasm, and ability to learn new things are sufficient for everyone to do science. It is not a matter of having a particular natural disposition, it has to do with perseverance in the quest to make sense of the universe. Scientists are able to ask simple questions to begin with and gradually acquire new ones as they get educated and gain practical experience. Science is easier than most people tend to assume.
Another misconception is the Sabin doctors’ perspective on scientists as social misfits or those with little interest in anything except their own work. Many scientists could be isolationist as some personalities may thrive in such environments, but there are also scientists that are around more people and active in society. Those who have turned to biology off the classroom often try to make the time to speak publicly or write articles, as well as participate in activities that are entirely different from science, be the music, sport or philanthropy.
This is because scientists do try their utmost best to comprehend factors which will assist their overthrowing the world, still there are situations when answers are not available already. However, there are no fewer scientists who try to unite and sort out the unknown as a goal for science as such and so there is no end goal to the questions posed. Scientific facts are facts because there are new discovery in other areas of science that bring revision into focus points. Scientists will remember that in every process, they will be confronted with questions and it is in form of questions where the most satisfaction can be had, and scientists will never turn their back on ambiguity.
There isn’t a scientist in the world who is single handedly trying to find a cure for diseases or come up with an entirely new technology. A lot of work is done in science that does not require much thought. It is always a steady flow of tiny little steps that contributes towards the knowledge of the global community. While people read about new inventions that have been created in the name of science, a lot of other serious work is being done on the periphery such as routine practice, recording of results and any other research that doesn’t appear to be progressive but is vital in the future.
Science is often said to be a field which follows step by step logic and provides no outlet for imagination. In heating, however, imagination is an indispensable tool. Scientists are required to be creative to some extent, think out of the box, plan unique experiments, and try new ways of analyzing data. In areas such as chemistry and biology, physics as well as computer science, imagination and creativity are necessary to formulate questions, create designs to solve problems, and to understand a great deal of complicated issues.
The accusation that scientists live in a different universe or do not care about problems that are less academic is false. They start initiatives for various causes, be it for better healthcare, fighting against global warming, or creating eco-friendly innovations. Very often, they are in the profession where research is integrated into practice directly or is quite significant in the social sphere. A great number of scientists are motivated by the urge to devote their talents for the needs of the people.
A typical image of a scientist as a male still dominates the media; however, science does not belong to males alone. Women have made, and continue to make, important contributions in every branch of science. Even though some fields still have a significant lack of women, there are progressive approaches to changing the stereotypes and their presence. Campaigns that aim girls and women to participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professions are slowly turning this stereotype around. The fact is, science belongs to all whether you are male or female.
There are those who tend to think of scientists as being completely logical and not experiencing any emotions. While undoubtedly aimed at fostering objectivity in scientific engagement objectivity has its limits, as scientists are human beings who are passionate and curious in their work. They can be ecstatic over the successful outcome of their experiments, or angry at themselves over what did not go according to plan and feel good when their work serves a greater purpose. There are also feelings that encourage scientists to specialize in certain disciplines and be innovative and human in their scientific work.
