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Thinking about a future in science? Ever wonder just what scientists do every day? Or what it takes to prepare for a science career? Check out what these real-life scientists have to say about how they chose their work, what they do everyday and why they enjoy being scientists.
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David J. Anderson
Ecologist specializing in unusual seabirds
David studies masked boobies in the Galapagos Islands. |
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Linda Bartoshuk
A Tasteful Psychologist
Linda studies taste...and the effects of hot peppers. |
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Malcolm Cohen
Space-y Psychologist
Malcolm helps astronauts deal with zero-gravity. |
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Jim Cordes
Astronomer
Jim looks at the universe with the world's largest radio telescope. |
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Bernd Heinrich
Passionate Biologist
Bernd watches ravens -- and nature -- very, very closely. |
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Richard Herd
Volcanologist, a geologist specializing in volcanoes
Richard takes a close look at (active!) volcanoes. |
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Clément Imbert
Engineer
Clément analyzes the good vibrations of Trinidad's steel pan. |
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Maja Mataric
Expert on Artificial Intelligence
Maja designs the minds and behavior of robots. |
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Roger Quinn
Mechanical Engineer
Roger designs robots modeled on living creatures. |
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Zandy Hillis-Starr
Biologist and Resource Management Specialist
Zandy helps protect endangered hawksbill turtles. |
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Sherri Steward
Science Teacher
Sherri teaches high school in Grapevine, Texas. |
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Roy Walford
Medical Doctor and Professor of Pathology
Roy's research reveals how we can increase our life span. |
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Rick West
Arachnologist
Rick studies tarantulas. Enough said! |
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Scientific American Frontiers
Fall 1990 to Spring 2000
Sponsored by GTE Corporation,
now a part of Verizon Communications Inc.
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