Margareta Maria Thomson|Zarifa Zakaria|Ramona R?du?-Taciu
Perceptions of Scientists and Stereotypes through the Eyes of Young School Children
North Carolina State University|North Carolina State University|Babe?-Bolyai University
goal current study investigate childrens representations scientists using drawascientist test dast participants mmlmath xmlnsmmlhttpwwww3org1998mathmathml idm1mmlmrowmmlminmmlmimmlmommlmommlmn210mmlmnmmlmrowmmlmath young school children romania enrolled rural urban public schools grade levels 3 4 5 study findings showed children represented stereotypical characteristics scientists drawings white male wearing lab coats using instruments reflected chemistry lab results also indicated statistically significant differences score stereotyping indicators respect student grade level additionally students visited science museums scored significantly higher stereotyping indicators students indicated survey answers visited science museums findings discussed relationship students views scientists understanding science