The Changing Face of Science
The CSI Effect: Changing the Face of Science
The November 2006 issue of Science Scope magazine has an interesting article about female students' perceptions of what a scientist is. The authors hypothesis that the popularity of television shows like CSI, Crossing Jordan, Bones and other forensic-based shows have impacted students' perceptions of the mad scientist wearing a lab coat and working alone in a laboratory. The television shows portray both male and female scientists working in laboratory and field settings using science to solve crimes and mysteries. Check out this fascinating article for free at the NSTA website.
The November 2006 issue of Science Scope magazine has an interesting article about female students' perceptions of what a scientist is. The authors hypothesis that the popularity of television shows like CSI, Crossing Jordan, Bones and other forensic-based shows have impacted students' perceptions of the mad scientist wearing a lab coat and working alone in a laboratory. The television shows portray both male and female scientists working in laboratory and field settings using science to solve crimes and mysteries. Check out this fascinating article for free at the NSTA website.
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