Dr. Cech noted that curiosity is an important attribute for being a scientist.
Scientists can move from being interested in rocks to chemistry to biology and astronomy.
Dr. Cech's notable scientific endeavors certainly exemplified this idea. Click here to learn more about this extraordinary scientist . Later in his discussion, he encouraged students to be well informed about science and to think about how scientific discoveries might impact society. Dr. Cech's visit generated numerous questions about his work and other recent scientific discoveries. Prior to speaking to the staff and the entire fourth grade, Dr. Cech was interviewed by a small group of fourth graders.