10 characteristics of scientists

A compilation of key characteristics of scientists. Can be used in K-12 or informal setting to acquaint students to what scientists are like and the habits of mind scientists possess. The characteristics can actually be sorted in any particular order, however a key point is that each stands alone and together they make an individual that is suited for science as a field of work or study.

1. 10 Characteristics of Scientists jschmied©2015 What are some key qualities scientists have? b y John Schmied

2. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 1) P assionate Learners about Science & Nature jschmied©2015

3. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 2) Self Motivated solution seekers jschmied©2015

4. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 3 ) Good Communicators jschmied©2015

5. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 4) Curious about Nature jschmied©2015

6. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 5 ) Creative Problem Solvers who think “out of the box ” jschmied©2015

7. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 6) Risk takers who are willing to fail publicly . jschmied©2015

8. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 7 ) Persistent & Resilient B ounce back from failure jschmied©2015

9. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 8) Focused - Stick to-it- tive ness jschmied©2015

10. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 9 ) Open minded & Honest about data & results jschmied©2015

11. 10 Characteristics of Scientists 10) Analytical Logical , systematic, & methodical jschmied©2015

12. About the author: John Schmied has been a secondary science & environment teacher for 20 years and is involved in developing practical, yet innovative, hands on curriculum for teens. In addition he is a Chemical Hygiene Officer and an Environmental Educator who created, developed and manages a 6 acre Environmental Center at his school site. John’s presentations are viewed worldwide & have been in the top 5% of Slideshare for multiple years. John served as the Strategic planner for the Friends of the Hidden River a 501(C)(3) non profit. Over the past 13 years Friends helped King County, WA design, fund, construct & develop the 14,800 sqft Brightwater Environmental Center in Woodinville WA. John is the Director & a principal developer of the Ground to Sound STEM Environmental Challenge course, a locally popular cutting edge environmental program that merges, Science, Tech, Art, Multimedia and other disciplines with Leadership studies at the Center Prior to this period John served as a Coast Guard Officer, primarily involved in ice, navigation & search and rescue operations. His specialties are Ship handling , Diving and Oceanographic Operations. John can be contacted via Linked In.