• Question: whats the best bit about being scientist?

    Asked by porgiebyrne to Ailsa, Evan, James, Kath, Ryan on 15 Jun 2011. This question was also asked by sherlock, 10jazminbradford, shannon98, pollyedwards.
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      James Hargreaves answered on 13 Jun 2011:

      In my eyes, i think the best thing about being a scientist is that every day is different, you are constantly learning and discovering new things.. its not a 9 to 5 job sat at a computer each day…. and the best thing is you are making a contribution to life itself.

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      Kath O'Reilly answered on 13 Jun 2011:

      Yep – finding out new things that we didn’t know before…it might not be quite like discovering penicillin or how to power a light bulb, but each small step is still really rewarding :o}

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      Evan Keane answered on 14 Jun 2011:

      I already got this question, and the answer is here: http://ias.im/44.30

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      Ryan Ladd answered on 15 Jun 2011:

      Like James and Kath have said, making discoveries is a really awesome feeling. It’s also quite fun being able to tell people that you’re a scientist!

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      Ailsa Powell answered on 15 Jun 2011:

      We’ve already had a very similar question http://ias.im/44.30
      And I would add that the variety is great – everyday is a little different and you never know what you are going to find out.

      I agree with Ryan as well – telling people you are a scientist can be pretty cool, although sometimes, they just assume they won’t understand what you are going to say, which is very frustrating! Clearly these people had never participated in “I’m a Scientist” 🙂

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