• Question: What traits do you most value in a scientist?

    Asked by Tom Smith to Anne, Arthur, Rose, Ruhina, Thomas on 15 Jun 2015.
    • Photo: Ruhina Miller

      Ruhina Miller answered on 15 Jun 2015:

      Honesty, willingness to help and loyalty – similar to what you’d value from people in general 🙂

    • Photo: Rose Simnett

      Rose Simnett answered on 15 Jun 2015:

      I would also say honestly as well as open-mindedness and a good work ethic. It’s important to have a good research group who can work together.

    • Photo: Arthur Wilkinson

      Arthur Wilkinson answered on 16 Jun 2015:

      Honesty, scepticism, doggedness, sense of humour.

    • Photo: Thomas Farrugia

      Thomas Farrugia answered on 21 Jun 2015:

      I’d say that I admire scientists who are rigorous and know their field well (being specialized), whilst also retaining a broad knowledge of science in general. It’s also great to be hard and smart working (i.e knowing what exactly needs to be done and then doing it efficiently and quickly!). And being able to get along with people and work with them, but also go solo if need be.

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