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Working with scientists for over a decade has taught me one thing: they are an interesting and varied bunch. Fiercely dedicated to their chosen career, love what they do, very enthusiastic when given half a chance to talk about their research, and very inquisitive. They perk up when somewhere a scientist says "huh, that's funny." After all, this often means there's something new and exciting that they can dig into.

But what lead to them becoming as scientist? Of course I expected the answer that they love science and had an interest in it from a young age. But it's the journey that lead to them being a scientist that's often filled with interesting choices and anecdotes. It's this last part that really made it fun to hear their answers and stories.

This time Eugenie Scott shares her story. She is an American physical anthropologist and a former university professor who served as the executive director of the National Center for Science Education from 1987 to 2014.  She’s one of the strongest voices that challenge the teaching of young earth creationism and intelligent design in schools.

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Interviews filmed in collaboration with University of Queensland and Skeptical Science. Full interviews available April 2015 in ‘Making Sense of Climate Science Denial‘.

Camera B interview footage provided by Peter Sinclair of Climate Denial Crock of the Week and Yale Climate Connections.