Celebrity scientists: Inspiration or just entertainers?

By Maria Dent, Neil Radford

Issue 88 | Page 41 | Published Sep 2020

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This article explores perceptions of science students about the influence of celebrity science on their aspirations. Does celebrity science inspire?

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