Comments on: Scientists are Heroes http://researchexplainer.com/2010/02/12/scientists-are-heroes/ How to reach key audiences to advance your work Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:44:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Scientist stereotypes: Life vs art « Ecogirl & Cosmoboy's Blog http://researchexplainer.com/2010/02/12/scientists-are-heroes/#comment-185 Scientist stereotypes: Life vs art « Ecogirl & Cosmoboy's Blog Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:49:38 +0000 http://researchexplainer.com/?p=167#comment-185 [...] are lots of other great blog posts on this subject, see here, here, here, and here to give just a [...] [...] are lots of other great blog posts on this subject, see here, here, here, and here to give just a [...]

]]> By: dennismeredith http://researchexplainer.com/2010/02/12/scientists-are-heroes/#comment-107 dennismeredith Mon, 03 May 2010 14:25:13 +0000 http://researchexplainer.com/?p=167#comment-107 While those who risk their lives for others are certainly heroes, so heroes are also those whose character and achievements make them worthy role models. In fact, in terms of lives saved, scientists have had an enormous impact on society, as evidenced by the Web site and book <a href="http://www.scienceheroes.com/" rel="nofollow">Science Heroes</a>. I recommend exploring that site for their inspiring stories. While those who risk their lives for others are certainly heroes, so heroes are also those whose character and achievements make them worthy role models. In fact, in terms of lives saved, scientists have had an enormous impact on society, as evidenced by the Web site and book Science Heroes. I recommend exploring that site for their inspiring stories.

]]> By: dennismeredith http://researchexplainer.com/2010/02/12/scientists-are-heroes/#comment-106 dennismeredith Mon, 03 May 2010 14:21:51 +0000 http://researchexplainer.com/?p=167#comment-106 Hollywood is by no means a model of reality, and I didn't intend to suggest that. Rather, the decisions by so many Hollywood writers and producers to portray scientists and engineers as heroes reflects their perception that the public readily accepts scientists and engineers in that role. In telling its stories, Hollywood follows public perceptions in order to resonate with its audience. Hollywood is by no means a model of reality, and I didn’t intend to suggest that. Rather, the decisions by so many Hollywood writers and producers to portray scientists and engineers as heroes reflects their perception that the public readily accepts scientists and engineers in that role. In telling its stories, Hollywood follows public perceptions in order to resonate with its audience.

]]> By: Mike http://researchexplainer.com/2010/02/12/scientists-are-heroes/#comment-105 Mike Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:30:51 +0000 http://researchexplainer.com/?p=167#comment-105 This article is a commentary on Hollywood's perception of scientists in a particular role. Since when is Hollywood a model of reality? I suppose you believe a person can take a beating and not sustain any injury as commonly depicted by the same institution you endear. This article is a commentary on Hollywood’s perception of scientists in a particular role. Since when is Hollywood a model of reality? I suppose you believe a person can take a beating and not sustain any injury as commonly depicted by the same institution you endear.

]]> By: Mike http://researchexplainer.com/2010/02/12/scientists-are-heroes/#comment-104 Mike Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:29:20 +0000 http://researchexplainer.com/?p=167#comment-104 1. a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. 2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child. Please point out where all these 'heroes' in the scientific community are located. I have been in academia and industry and most appear not have even seen the light of day, much less risked their life for the good of another. 1.
a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

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a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

Please point out where all these ‘heroes’ in the scientific community are located. I have been in academia and industry and most appear not have even seen the light of day, much less risked their life for the good of another.

]]> By: AAAS meeting: A Wrongheaded Myth Still Hinders Scientists’ Communication « Research Explainer http://researchexplainer.com/2010/02/12/scientists-are-heroes/#comment-70 AAAS meeting: A Wrongheaded Myth Still Hinders Scientists’ Communication « Research Explainer Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:00:21 +0000 http://researchexplainer.com/?p=167#comment-70 [...] could be further from the truth, as I demonstrated in my article “Scientists are Heroes.” While the lab coat is, indeed, a badge of scientists, and their data-driven nature is a [...] [...] could be further from the truth, as I demonstrated in my article “Scientists are Heroes.” While the lab coat is, indeed, a badge of scientists, and their data-driven nature is a [...]

]]> By: murray dubin http://researchexplainer.com/2010/02/12/scientists-are-heroes/#comment-66 murray dubin Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:04:43 +0000 http://researchexplainer.com/?p=167#comment-66 nicely done. nicely done.

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