The Making of a Scientist
The making of a scientist
Describe the qualities of a scientist and answer simple science questions.
More than science. Ebright was a straight-A student. He was also a champion debater and public speaker, a good canoeist, and an expert photographer of nature.
Mr Weiherer. His social studies teacher, Richard A. Weiherer, ran the Debating and Model United Nations clubs. 'He opened my mind to new ideas,' Ebright said. Mr Weiherer said Richard was competitive, 'but not in a bad sense': 'he wasn't interested in winning for winning's sake… For the right reasons, he wants to be the best.'
The recipe for a scientist. The book sums it up: 'Start with a first-rate mind, add curiosity, and mix in the will to win for the right reasons.' Notice what is not on the list: being born a genius. He failed, learnt and tried again.
Why DNA matters. DNA is in the nucleus of a cell. It controls heredity and the form and work of the cell: 'DNA is the blueprint for life'. Knowing how cells read it may help us understand, and fight, diseases like some cancers.
Your own questions. Science starts with questions. Indian children asked Professor Yash Pal and Dr Rahul Pal: How do bees find their way back? Why does rain fall in drops? Their answers are at the end of the book. What do you wonder about?
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