tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704803712006356885.post4041695331463013232..comments2024-01-08T22:33:56.419-08:00Comments on All Creatures Great AND Small: Preaching Microbial Centrism!: Fame versus ImpactMark O. Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233518474059717460noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704803712006356885.post-15382159377598466192014-07-16T21:50:37.226-07:002014-07-16T21:50:37.226-07:00Thank you for your comment, Katie. Science is a h...Thank you for your comment, Katie. Science is a human profession, and there are terrible and wonderful stories to share. I agree that students need to hear both kinds; the media does not portray scientists as well as they might. The links in my blog should give you a head start on Borlaug (including that wonderful documentary). I understand there is a new biography of Borlaug as well. As for Megan Lee's artwork, WOW. You can get many of the posters cheaply, and I post them in my office and lab; students often ask about them. Again, thank you for your kind words. Best wishes, MMMark O. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233518474059717460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3704803712006356885.post-58696206994837473382014-07-16T19:30:38.004-07:002014-07-16T19:30:38.004-07:00I didn't know about Norman Borlaug before, and...I didn't know about Norman Borlaug before, and now I'm interested to find out more about him and his work. When I learn about the people behind the research and what fuels their passion for a particular topic, it makes me want to learn more about their work. Seeing why they care so much makes me care more, too.<br /><br />The Scientist Rock Star posters are also fantastic. Scientists ARE total rock stars! Maybe I can use tools like this with my Intro Bio students this fall. I think that telling the human stories behind the science is a great way to engage people and help them to connect to science in a different way. <br /><br />Great post! Thanks for sharing Dr. Borlaug's story!Katie Parzychhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793291339771513469noreply@blogger.com