Advice from 1985 Waterman Awardee Jacqueline Barton to young scientists.

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker find most exciting about their job?
Discovering new things about the world
The routine tasks
The opportunity to travel
Working with famous people
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the speaker, what is a key part of scientific discovery?
Focusing only on known facts
Ignoring questions
Avoiding new ideas
Asking questions and exploring further
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker suggest is important for taking discoveries to the next level?
Avoiding risks
Following strict rules
Asking more questions
Sticking to the original plan
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phrase does the speaker mention that people often use?
Working hard
Chasing dreams
Following your passion
Living in the moment
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the speaker describe science?
Boring and tedious
The most fun part of the world
Only for geniuses
A difficult subject
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