1. Background 1

2. “ The Reluctance of young people in many of the economically developed countries to enter S&T fields has more to do with the perceived values and images of S&T than with a lack of respect for S&T or lack of knowledge” (Rose, 2007). What is the image? How can we shape it ? 2 moral Physical, social, moral Motivation for my study

3. Common to all: Stereotypical (physical & social) image of the scientist – The western image: Einstein is the ultimate scientist The scientist is: A man Who works in the laboratory Very intelligent Using ordinary tools Don’t have a social life Religious/conservative groups: Authorative image Background 3

4. : To check the attitudes of talented of high school pupils about the ethical & social consequences of the scientist’s research Target 4 Value judgments of science

5. Microbe Hunters: A scientist who endangers others’ lives in order to determine the cause of the yellow fever epidemic (Paul De Kruif, 1926). Walter Reed Frankenstein: A scientist who behaved like a god by creating a living creature, and later disregards him )shelly, 1818) group discussions & questionnaires Special Tools based on literature and movies, such as: 5

6. Ambivalent opinions of students toward science, BUT mainly positive Those who justify the scientist’s acts claim: "In order to save humanity we must harm the individual” "the benefit of society delays the benefit of the individual". Those who negate the scientist’s acts claim: “It is not ethical nor is it moral; it is forbidden to conduct experiments on humans” “He didn't accept the fact that death is part of life“ “instead of taking care of the creature, he neglects him“ (frankenstein) Results 6

7. Learning about specific scientists and science in order to increase motivation to “do science” and “be a scientist” Including group discussions to deal with ethnical problems – especially among talented pupils Exposing students to science-related works (literature & movies) which show different images of science and scientists Ways to Increase student’s identification with being a scientist 7 Implications