Scientists' biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science
July 28, 2026
July 28, 2026
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 28 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Scientists' biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Currently popular biographies of famous scientists may demotivate -rather than inspire -children's desire to study or pursue careers in science, according to researchers who studied the messages in 422 bestselling children&# . . .
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Scientists' biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Currently popular biographies of famous scientists may demotivate -rather than inspire -children's desire to study or pursue careers in science, according to researchers who studied the messages in 422 bestselling children&# . . .