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“We have to overthrow the idea that it's a diversion from "real" work when scientists conduct high-quality research in the open. Publicly funded science should be open science.”
Michael Nielsen (born 1974) first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The New Einsteins Will Be Scientists Who Share. In The Wall Street Journal. October 29, 2011.
“Hydrocarbon exploration, any kind of fossil fuel exploration, is totally incompatible with 1.5C science and the urgent actions required to save our planet. The science is explicit, we must keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius if we want to avoid the most catastrophic impacts for both people and planet.”
Jennifer Morgan (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My students have described this process of testing ideas in science as: “Hit it with a sledgehammer and see if it breaks. Whatever survives is the best we've got." Science is a very adversarial activity! Hence the old adage among physicists: Physics is a contact sport.”
Greg Craven wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Joseph Needham, has stated, "Future research on the history of science and technology in Asia will in fact reveal that the achievements of these peoples contribute far more in all pre-Renaissance periods to the development of world science than has yet been realized.”
Joseph Needham (1900–1995) said by 1995 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The science is on the administration’s side and the administration is on the side of science.”
Brett Giroir (born 1960) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Trump health official blasts Nevada after state ends use of rapid coronavirus tests in nursing homes October 9, 2020
“Philosophy of science can bring a strong array of analytical and synthetic tools to questions of ultimate causation, ultimate reality and “the whole of reality” because these questions are both physical and metaphysical—entailing methodological procedures from both science and philosophy.”
Robert Spitzer (priest) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Can scientific methods prove the existence of God? (December 29, 2015)
“When we are combating a deadly virus & vaccine hesitancy, this kind of rhetoric is dangerous. Showing proof of vaccination is not slavery or birtherism. We are too close to give ground to COVID. Science is science. It's pretty simple - Vax up and mask up.”
Kim Janey (born 1965) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: 3 August 2021 reply by Andrea Campbell
“In particular, to suggest that the creature which is measurably superior in any particular respect is ipso facto morally superior is bad science (since it is not in the brief of science to make such judgments) and also bad moral philosophy (since this is merely a variation on the deeply suspect theme of “might makes right”).”
Colin Tudge (born 1943) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Hygiene, sanitation, medical science, architecture, laws of dietetics, textile manufacture, floriculture, aesthetic science were unknown to the Carpenter of Galilee. Devils, prophetic sayings about the coming end of the world, miracles, and the teachings suited to a nomadic community presided by rain doctors, such is Christianity as taught by the master exorcist of Nazareth.”
Anagarika Dharmapala (1864–1933) first seen 1915 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Constructive Optimism Of Buddhism By Anagarika Dharmapala (1915) (Maha Bodhi Journal, Vol.23, May 1915)
“Admitting the Hindu and Alexandrian authors [such as Diophantus], to be nearly equally ancient, it must be conceded in favor of the Indian algebraist, that he was more advanced in the science […] In the whole science [of algebra], he [Diophantus] is very far behind the Hindu writers […] he is hardly to be considered as the inventor, since he seems to treat the art as already known.”
Henry Thomas Colebrooke (1765–1837) first seen 1817 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Colebrooke, Henry Thomas. Algebra, with Arithmetic and Mensuration, from the Sanskrit of Brahmegupta and Bhascara. London: John Murray, Albemarle Street, 1817. in the preface to his translation of the works of Brahmagup…
“My real profession is namely the science of India, specifically of Indian philosophies and religions. In contrast to nearly all of my colleagues, however, during my thirteen-month stay in India, I established connections with the mission, primarily the Catholic mission, but also the Protestant mission. I wanted to place my science in the service of the Church.”
Paul Hacker (Indologist) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Paul Hacker, Greuel der Verwüstung an heiliger Statte: Paul Hacker zur Lage der Kirche nach dem Zweiten Vatikanum, ed. Rudolf Kaschewsky (Heimbach/Eifel: Patrimonium Verlag, 2012), 140, n. 1; quoted in Jewish Contributi…
“And it will not be long before we pass along (...) the vast scope of a great science, of a great and beautiful science, which becomes art in the defense of life.”
Carlos Chagas (1879–1934) said by 1934 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When pressed, ideological appropriators of science will rarely relinquish a cherished idea no matter how many times it has been convincingly debunked. They seek to adopt the veneer of science, but not the critical rigor that should accompany it.”
Chris Mooney (born 1977) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“From acid rain to global climate change, from “creation science” to “intelligent design,” conservatives had been meddling with science for years, largely on behalf of their pro-industry and religiously conservative supporters.”
Chris Mooney (born 1977) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When politicians use bad science to justify themselves, rather than good science to make up their minds, we can safely assume that wrongheaded and even disastrous decisions lie ahead.”
Chris Mooney (born 1977) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A change in administration doesn’t automatically fix the underlying problems, which include the corporate media’s marginalizing of science, ongoing divides over science and religion, and an American culture that all too often questions the value of intellect and even glorifies dumbness.”
Chris Mooney (born 1977) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In 1957, he appointed the first official presidential science advisor, MIT president James Killian, and launched the distinguished President’s Science Advisory Committee. As Eisenhower would later put it, “this bunch of scientists was one of the few groups that I encountered in Washington who seemed to be there to help the country and not to help themselves.”
Chris Mooney (born 1977) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I meet with lots of pre-medical students now, and they show me their personal statement to get into medical school. They read the statement. It's all about wanting to help people, integrated care, and justice. I have to say "What about the science? Does the science interest you? Because if it doesn't, you're not going to do well.”
Rita Charon (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I want to plead to the general public, please ignore the conspiracy theories out there and let's deal with the science. Science has indicated that being vaccinated is the best protection. We have no intention to do anything that would compromise the lives of people or their livelihood and relationship to the economy.”
Washington Misick (born 1950) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Washington Misick (2021) cited in "Ignore Conspiracy Theories and get Vaccinated, says Premier Washington Misick" on Magnetic Media, 31 December 2021.
“There is one metalaw of science: it cannot exist without structured things. d variety is the ground of being. That is what gives content to both science and life.”
Julian Barbour (born 1937) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“So, I remember myself dreaming about to be a part of a cosmic expedition and work in science checking how the human body is relating with cosmic space, it was a very fantastic idea. Of course, I think that I overestimated the time of development of science. Now I can realise that this is the same subject in my books – thank you for this question.”
Olga Tokarczuk (born 1962) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Transcript from an interview with Olga Tokarczuk" (6 December 2019)
“The battle between Science and Superstition is by no means over, but for Science it has been and continues to be a winning fight.”
Rose Pastor Stokes (1879–1933) said by 1933 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The new thing I want to add to knowledge is: I want to connect culture and education, science and technology. I have seen the link between culture and science, culture and education, culture and technology, and that’s what I think I can establish.”
Catherine Obianuju Acholonu (1951–2014) first seen 2014 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Acholonu speak on essential vision in 2014.
“For anyone in science or not in science, doing what you love is the key, it is the first thing.”
Claire Karekezi (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Science is the noblest of the arts and men of science the most artistic of all artists.”
Norman Robert Campbell (1880–1949) first seen 1920 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Norman Robert Campbell. Physics, the elements, 1920. p. 227-8
“All psychologists would agree to define their subject, at least in an introductory way, as the science of consciousness. But this definition is not enlightening unless its terms are thoroughly understood, and we must at once, therefore, proceed to discuss the nature of a science.”
Mary Whiton Calkins (1863–1930) first seen 1901 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: (1st edition, 1901)
“The science that made the pyramids possible was chemistry, or, more precisely... alchemy. ...[T]he legendary Philosopher's Stone represents the last misinterpreted vestiges of the alchemical science that flourished during the Pyramid Age ...Technically alchemy encompasses historical chemical developments. ...There were great alchemical achievements during antiquity.”
Joseph Davidovits (born 1935) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“(Why science fiction?) Science fiction is the only genre that not only allows you to disregard everything that we're taught is realistic and practical, but actually demands that you do. So it allows us to move beyond the bounds of what is realistic and what is real, into the realm of the imagination, That is actually something that organizers do every single day.”
Walidah Imarisha wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Science happened to me, but passion is what has kept my love for science burning”.”
Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“A lot of people get it wrong. The facilities available today are more than what was available in our days. During our time, General Science was only introduced in our final year. However, today, even from primary school, children are exposed to computing, science and the like.”
Adenike Osofisan (born 1950) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Professor Adenike compared Standard of Education then and now in 2019.
“Our guardian and counsellor in Aiyetoro, Mr Olumide Kuti, encouraged me to read computer science. He asked me to go to the library to read about it because I had no idea what the discipline was about then. Aiyetoro, being an American school then, had a very good library. So I read a book on computer science and fell in love with it instantly.”
Adenike Osofisan (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Our stories are very interesting. He was a science pupil who became an arts pupil because of Principal D. J. Bullock. I was an arts pupil and I became a science pupil by providence. We are both familiar with the two terrains.”
Adenike Osofisan (born 1950) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think we need to break that vicious cycle where negative stereotypes abound and deter girls’ engagement in science." Dr. Ameenah F. In Q&A: Break vicious cycle that deters girls in science”
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim (born 1959) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As women in science, we need to work to bridge this gap and come up with recommendations from this conference that will translate into policy to support the recruitment and retention of women and girls in science.”
Ibiyinka A. Fuwape (born 1962) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Science is the bedrock of development. The way we live is a biological process. Young girls should be interested in science. Man can crack it; woman can crack it! We have to work hard for what we believe in.”
Eucharia Oluchi Nwaichi (born 1953) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Women should be encouraged to fully participate in the development of STEM, and take key positions in science matters in government as it will ensure the implementation of strategies for improving the participation of women in the development of science.”
Francisca Nneka Okeke (born 1968) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Q&A: My work is attracting more young girls into STEM careers", SciDev.net (December 31, 2021)
“I became a laureate of the prestigious L’Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science because of my significant contributions to the understanding of the daily variation of ion current in the upper atmosphere, which may further our understanding of climate change. The award placed Nigeria on the world map of honours in science. Okeke speaking on the impact of her work”
Francisca Nneka Okeke (born 1968) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Personally, I am looking forward to finding collaborators to help fund my research, and also to continue in science diplomacy, outreach and mentorship. I also look forward to working in a Science Policy Space in order to contribute to research in the field and also report on my experiences gathered along the way.”
Marian Asantewah Nkansah (born 1979) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Science has dramatically reduced poverty in the world today. But our work is not finished. Science must help us harness the power of agriculture to bring wealth and hope to places in Africa and other developing parts of the world where there is now mostly poverty and pessimism.”
Agnes Kalibata first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Dr Agnes Kalibata NAS Speech. agra.org (September 20, 2026)
“Only science can help us define the impact. We don’t want to be damaging our food systems, or hurting people. Everything has to be anchored in science and evidence.”
Agnes Kalibata first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Agnes Kalibata, the UN's Food Systems Chief, on How Science Can Transform Farming to Help Save the Planet. mamopanel.org (September 20, 2026)
“Even as a student I was already interested in helping girls enter science. At one time my plan was to provide scholarships to secondary school girls, but when I won the L'OREAL-UNESCO For Women in Science Award I began to aim much higher.”
Grace Oladunni Taylor (1937–2025) said by 2025 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have no guilt regarding my love of fantasy and science fiction, only pleasure. I grew up reading the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. I chuckle over how this “genre” has become mainstream and how time travel, alternative universes and magic are now so everyday. Plus, no one could ever feel guilty about reading writers like Ursula K. Le Guin and Philip K. Dick.”
Alice Hoffman (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Education is a war against ignorance. Quality science education is not cheap. If we are serious about science education, we should declare war on ignorance and provide the necessary resources to fight it.”
Marian Ewurama Addy (1942–2014) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kwadwo Osseo-Asare, "If you educate a girl, Part II", AqueouSolutions, June 28, 2009.
“School textbooks, unfortunately, sometimes render science as dogmatic as any fundamentalist doctrine. In truth, science is quintessentially open to revision and discovery.”
Michael Dowd (1958–2023) said by 2023 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The results of science are not the whole truth. There is philosophical interpretation and there is also the faith, for those who have received it in gift, which are something different. It’s a matter of harmonizing and not muddling things up. In general, men of science understand this difference in levels.”
Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo (born 1942) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Popes and the realism of scientists (2009) 30 Days
“Maths is the easiest subject, Science is the easiest subject, if you can fry an egg then you can get 100 percent in maths. There is this myth that maths and science subjects are difficult and therefore should be for boys. No! Any one can be good in these subjects; all you need is to prepare, read and these subjects will be easy for you.”
Edith Nawakwi (1959–2025) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: A reminder that girls can achieve anything boys can; no subject is too tough. 2015
“Two or three of my colleagues left science because they didn’t get the right opportunities at the right times. These are brilliant people, now stuck. It’s a big loss. This is one of my regrets. I wish there was a way of identifying talent and getting those people more into pure science.”
Julie Makani (born 1970) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Like I said earlier I like to venture into what many believe would be impossible, so I revamped the undergraduate curriculum for the computer science programme, established the PGD, MSc and PhD Computer Science programmes and was on the verge of establishing the Faculty of Computing when I was posted out for another assignment.”
Francisca Oladipo (born 1978) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Fundamentally, computer science is a science of abstraction — creating the right model for thinking about a problem and devising the appropriate mechanizable techniques to solve it.”
Alfred Aho (born 1941) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Science Fiction is a combination of entertainment and education. Out of any genre, Science Fiction is the one genre that allows us to go deeper into topics that are difficult to talk about.”
Oyin Oladejo (born 1985) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Oyin on Science fiction as a genre in 2020