![]() Conversely, if students can see themselves in a profession or subject, they are more likely to devote time and engage in that subject (Finson, 2010). Unfortunately, holding onto these images of scientists doing science in this way can make it difficult for students to see themselves as scientists, and cause them to see science as separate from their daily lives. Characteristics of the stereotypical scientist include being white, male, working independently in a lab, and usually with test tubes. ![]() Views held by students of what scientists look like and how they engage in science are often narrow and exclusive, reflecting stereotypes of science and scientists that have existed for decades (Finson, 2010). What do your students imagine a scientist does? Who is a scientist, according to your students? Who even has the ability to do science or become a scientist?
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