• Question: what inspired you to be a scientist

    Asked by Nitrozz25 to Huma, Jack, Lucy, Miranda, Peter on 5 Nov 2016. This question was also asked by Emily Holland, KMB, emily, Jonny Lyon, RossTheBoss, Quoyum2005, Amberly, hanzhodges, Berries, Angie, Izzy, Optimal Foilz, k3ennab.
    • Photo: Huma Shah

      Huma Shah answered on 5 Nov 2016:

      Hello 469pnug25,

      Movies! 1927 film Metropolis by Fritz Lang introduced a robot, Maria in female form. This film and robot influenced movie makers, including for Star Wars – C3P0 robot looks very similar to Maria from Metropolis.

      Talking robots, and later Alan Turing’s imitation game inspired me to get involved and practice science.

      You can find inspiration anywhere 🙂

      Huma

    • Photo: Peter Boorman

      Peter Boorman answered on 5 Nov 2016:

      Hi 469pnug25,

      My parents! Both my Mum and Dad were scientists, although not what I’m currently studying. From a very young age, they taught me to question everything, and I believe this is why I’m currently trying to answer unknown questions about black holes in the Universe.

      Peter

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