A friendly link on Twitter led me to Neil deGrasse Tyson's
profile page at NOVA's "The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers" (Tagline:
Where the lab coats come off). I'll admit I haven't visited much before, but I believe it's a PBS web series devoted to public outreach through personal conversations with scientists.
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Noticing the ~40 or so other smart folks in the left-hand margin, I wondered whether NOVA had yet profiled any personable chemists. Alas, far as I can tell, not a
single chemist* appears on their site; there's a "
nanoscientist," a "
DNA Scientist," and a "
biochemist," but no synthesis, polymers, or catalysts in sight!
Luckily, commenters to the rescue: A
request for nominations on the site has drawn >100 comments, and I see at least 25 people clamoring for chemists.
If you know a chemist with a hidden talent, please consider sending in their name.
*Never fear, they've already profiled plenty of physicists, neuroscientists, climate scientists, astronomers, and psychologists. Some disciplines just promote themselves better.
I heard about this because Maria Klawe, the president of my undergrad institution was on it. I definitely hope they add more chemists.
ReplyDeleteWhat!? A biochemist isn't a chemist? Says who?
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
A biochemist
(A grad student -- graduating in one month!)
Good luck on the defense...kill that snake!
DeleteBiochemists are certainly chemically-inclined, but I'd also like to see a synthetic organic, med-chem, or polymer person on there. Fuel cells, metathesis, anyone? Bueller?
My life is so secret even I haven't found it yet.
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