• Question: what inspired you to be a scientisit

    Asked by anon-297315 to Gustav on 29 Jun 2021.
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      Gustav Markkula answered on 29 Jun 2021:

      I have always wanted to do “something cool and important”, so I guess science has always been on the list. 🙂 I have always been really into both maths and human behaviour/psychology, but the actual path to science was quite long for me – after doing my engineering MSc I first thought I would be doing management consulting or something, but then I sort of slipped into research via my first job, at the research & development department at a car company.

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    Lisa commented on :

    I like all subjects and i had a hard time in school choosing subjects and thinking what i wanted to do. I tried to keep my options open as long as possible.
    Being in psychology (as a scientist) is so interesting, no day is the same. I can utilise all my skills and not just do a repetitive job. I can find new knowledge and make a contribution to the world.
    As a female I am very proud to be part of the STEM community.