Why is science never quick and easy? When are fast results possible? What role does open access to information and resources play in science? How can a scientist's desire to explain science turn into a book? All this and much more was discussed in an interview for "Povaha" by the ambassador of the STEM is FEM community, senior research fellow of the genetics department at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics of the NAS of Ukraine, Doctor of Biological Sciences Oksana Piven.
The scientist emphasized that science is a constant challenge that does not provide quick answers. In an internet search engine, an answer to a query comes in fractions of a second, while for a scientist, finding an answer to a question can take years or even a lifetime. Science should be explained because it becomes more complex each year, making it increasingly difficult for the average reader to familiarize themselves with it.
Oksana Piven noted that science is not only about experiments. Her personal research invariably includes a lot of administrative work, calculations, and ultimately inventory of resources. But all this also involves a flexible schedule, which allows the scientist to allocate time for popularizing science and motherhood.
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Source: media resource "Povaha"