The series of short photo stories of the ISSP UL “Cool Scientist” has ended. With this initiative, we try to break stereotypes and show that scientists are normal people – like everyone else. People are different, with their own style, passion – they love to read, love sword fighting, to run marathons, play snooker, dance, etc. The normalization of science is important for the stability and growth of the country's economy.
Head of the Information and Communication Department of the institute Dr.phys. Līga Grīnberga tells Labsoflatvia.com that the idea for such a series of photo stories has arisen over the years, organizing "Solar Cup" events for school youth, going to schools and welcoming school youth on excursions to the institute. One problem was always "shining through" - very stereotypical views of what a scientist is doing - an old Einstein-looking uncle in a white robe stirring something in test tubes or blowing something up. Living in a workplace, having no other passion in life and being not quite "normal". Therefore, the more the public is informed and accepts that there is science in Latvia, and it is a prestigious profession with nice colleagues, an interesting work environment and a dynamic work process, the greater the possibility that a scientist is not a stranger, but a friend.
A series of People’s stories from ISSP UL is coming soon. In those stories will tell more about the most precious asset of our institute - scientists, because an institute without people, without their passion is just a building.
