Why Trust a Scientist? - (Orca Think) by Kate MacDonald (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Calling all future scientists!

Our world is changing quickly, and our shared challenges can seem overwhelming. We need scientists to tackle climate change, harness the power of artificial intelligence, produce vaccines and so much more. But what does a scientist do all day? How do they decide which of our shared problems to address? How does an idea come to be "scientifically proven"?

Biologist Kate MacDonald provides the inside scoop on the scientific method, where it came from and why its results are trustworthy and not just an interesting observation. Young readers will learn about the human side of research and the creativity and collaboration at the heart of every scientific endeavor. Trust in science--our future depends on it.

About the Author

Kate MacDonald earned her PhD in medical biophysics from the University of Toronto, where she studied the cell biology of DNA damage. Her research has been published in top scientific journals, including Nature Communications and Molecular Cell. She is the founder of Zoom a Grad Student, an outreach program that connects high school students with scientists-in-training, to learn about STEM careers and navigating new-adult life. She currently works as a postdoctoral research fellow at Stanford University and lives in the Bay Area of California with her husband.

Teddy Kang is an illustrator, natural storyteller and a fantasy creator based in Toronto. With a passion for art and creativity, he has worked with a variety of clients around the globe to create visual solutions. His work has been recognized by prestigious international design and illustration awards, including 3x3 Magazine, The AOI and American Illustration. His work is always bright and colorful, bringing warmth and charm.