Breaking Science Stereotypes

by: Alec Bodzin and Mike Gehringer

Can meeting actual scientists change students' perceptions of scientists? In this investigation, it appears that the face-to-face interactions during the classroom visit influenced the students' perceptions and provided an opportunity to see a scientist's natural enthusiasm toward science.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 1/1/2001Stock # sc01_038_04_36Volume 038Issue 04

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