Edward O. Wilson Science Rock Star - Part 2
Ask A Biologist Podcast
Chapters
0:06
What does it take to be a great scientist?
0:55
Two of the greatest scientists in the century do not have high IQ's.
1:46
Ideal IQ for scientists.
2:48
Need a passion for science.
3:39
What do you think we should be looking for in a great scientist?
4:05
Prescription for education and science education.
6:42
If weren't a biologist, what would you be?
7:16
Do you recall when you were first going to be a scientist?
7:43
Discovering Fire ants in Alabama at age 13.
9:20
19 years old - his first job as an entomologist.
9:31
Do you have a favorite rock star - or favorite science rock star?
11:02
Who's a rock star science writer.
11:35
Do you have any advice for someone wanting to be a scientist?
14:22
Have you done a lot of traveling? Ed Wilson's boyhood dream.
16:07
Why did you pick ants to study?
16:56
Charles Darwin and his importance to science.
19:41
Links to web address of Encyclopedia of Life (eol.org) and Bioblitz.
20:29
Sign-off - Link to Part 1
Ask A Biologist Podcast
Edward O. Wilson Science Rock Star - Part 2
Nov 14, 2008
Episode 47
Dr. Biology talks with biologist E. O. Wilson
Dr. Biology continues his conversation with Ed Wilson (born: June 10, 1929 – died: December 26, 2021). The two talk about what it takes to be a great scientist and how to encourage students to be scientists.
If you missed it, the link to the first part of the conversation is in Edward O. Wilson Science Rock Star - Part 1.
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