I consider science to be very creative. Without being creative you cannot invent things. Plus, science is very hands-on so you get to see the results of your work come to life.
Being an engineer,everything I and my team do is creative. We constantly come up with new designs to solve our clients problems. In order to check they will function as expected we apply scientific principles to our design whether it’s checking the material is strong enough or will not corrode if the intended use is in a salty marine environment. The possibilities are endless!
Certainly! The processes used by artists and scientists can be more similar than many people would think. At the University of Dundee, we have an Art School (DJCAD) next door to our research complex. We work together on quite a number of projects such as LifeSpace Science Art Research gallery based in our building and even have some joint teaching (undergraduate modules and masters programmes).
The current exhibition in LifeSpace explores the similarities between the two disciplines: http://lifespace.dundee.ac.uk/exhibition/translations-laboratory-print-studio
Science is constantly creative. You constantly need to imagine new ways of doing things! There is also lots of beauty in science – check out the pretty protein structures at https://www.rcsb.org/
In addition, there are lots of opportunities to get involved with arts – for instance you can Dance your PhD – http://www.sciencemag.org/projects/dance-your-phd, or create artwork to explain your science to the general public.
That’s why I have the job I have – I didn’t want to be a straight-up bench or field scientist. Have a look at science writing careers and you’ll find loads of creativity. Every ad campaign you see for a non-prescription drug will have had a team of creative folk behind it, often with a sciencey type giving advice.
As a biologist science is incredibly creative. At the one really easy level, taking photo to show our work, we have to decide the best way to take an image that shows of our work and makes it easy to understand. The best scientists are also very creative and think outside the box!
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Walaa commented on :
For sure, science is to invent things and be creative.. Simply if you don’t have new ideas to generate, you can’t be a scientist..
Jo commented on :
Science is constantly creative. You constantly need to imagine new ways of doing things! There is also lots of beauty in science – check out the pretty protein structures at https://www.rcsb.org/
In addition, there are lots of opportunities to get involved with arts – for instance you can Dance your PhD – http://www.sciencemag.org/projects/dance-your-phd, or create artwork to explain your science to the general public.
Hannah commented on :
I agree with all the other comments. Science is creative! You have to think of new questions and new solutions all the time.
claireinnesscareers commented on :
That’s why I have the job I have – I didn’t want to be a straight-up bench or field scientist. Have a look at science writing careers and you’ll find loads of creativity. Every ad campaign you see for a non-prescription drug will have had a team of creative folk behind it, often with a sciencey type giving advice.
James commented on :
As a biologist science is incredibly creative. At the one really easy level, taking photo to show our work, we have to decide the best way to take an image that shows of our work and makes it easy to understand. The best scientists are also very creative and think outside the box!