how long have you been a scientist?

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Asked by aimeex to Andy, Chris, Harriet, Jess, Nikki on 4 Mar 2016. This question was also asked by youngsacky21, Thebrainybeast.
- Christopher Blanford answered on 4 Mar 2016:
  
  Hi Aimee X!
  
  Probably since birth. I love exploring and experimenting.
  
  I’ve been doing scientific research for about 20 years now. Man, that makes me feel old.
  
  Chris
- Harriet Reid answered on 4 Mar 2016:
  
  Hi!
  
  I think being a scientist is about how you look at the world. If your asking questions, and exploring the world around you, then you’re a scientist!
  
  I’ve been working in a research lab for about 4 years.
- andy chapman answered on 4 Mar 2016:
  
  I made chlorine gas by accentually pouring acid drain cleaner in the toilet at home that had bleach in it when I was about 7 or 8. I count that as my first chemistry experiment.
- Nikki D'Arcy answered on 6 Mar 2016:
  
  Agree with the others that science is about having an enquiring mind and asking questions about the world around you.
  
  Academically, I decided to do science at GCSE which was *ahem* not that long ago! Eek, that was actually 20 years ago! Wow, I’m old…. I finished my degree in 2001 and have been a researcher ever since.
- Jessica Groppi answered on 6 Mar 2016:
  
  Hi Aimeex,
  
  I like to think that I’ve been a scientist since science was officially involved in my education because I decided it.
  
  In Italy, when we turn 14, high school starts and students have to pick a career path: some go to a Literary high school, some to an Art high school some pick professional schools to become accountants or electricians or similar jobs.
  I choose a Scientific high school and I spent many hours studying science related subjects.
  
  That means that, in my head, I’ve been a scientist for 16 years.
  
  Jess.

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