Willing to do the math: An interview with David Botstein
2006

An Interview with David Botstein

Interview

Author Information

Author(s): Jane Gitschier

Primary Institution: University of California San Francisco

Conclusion

David Botstein discusses his views on science education and the importance of teaching in research.

Supporting Evidence

  • David Botstein emphasizes the connection between teaching and research.
  • He believes that the decline in student interest in biology is not solely due to K-12 education.
  • Botstein proposes a new curriculum to engage students in science more effectively.

Takeaway

David Botstein believes that teaching helps researchers become better at their work, and he wants to inspire more students to pursue science.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pgen.0020079

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