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How Dana Scully Changed Science

Vanessa Hill talks about psychology, neuroscience, and why we act the way we do. Neuroscience has never been so animated.

How Dana Scully Changed Science

Season 4 Episode 29 | 6m 27s | CC

This week we take a look at the Scully Effect, to see what kind of impact it's had on encouraging more people to enter STEM fields. It's had the largest impact on women in STEM, but strong role models in film and tv have an impact on *everyone's* career choices and changing the public perception of scientists. I hope you enjoy!

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