Euler diagram. We’re all mad here.
I’m mad and I’m not going to take it anymore!
I have a degree in Biochemistry, but I am far from a biochemist.
Only sometimes? 
Which biochemist are you far from?
Every damn one.
The hard percentage has got to be tiny. Less than 5% for sure, but when compared to the percentage of all Americans that are working scientists (what, 0.01%?), they’re massively overrepresented on this board.
Note, all numbers are pulled out of my ass.
So that’s why they stink? 
Yeah, I’m more typically pretty cheerful by and large.
You’re never more than 10 feet from a biochemist.
Go ahead. Somebody say it. I dare you.
Do behavioral sciences count? No? Fine, then!
stalks off muttering about hard science snobs
I have a science degree and I have published in scientific journals, but I don’t do experiments or have a lab* or anything.
*Well, I used to have one of the canine sort.
Now that’s a frightening thought. trembles in the corner:eek:
My degree has" science" in it(Mathematical science) but until now I have never even considered to think about if I count as a scientist.
I trained as a geologist, but I’m a computer programmer now. Am I still a scientist? I’d say no.
If by scientist, you mean somebody who is currently conducting scientific research on an ongoing basis, then no I’m not a scientist.
But if you mean somebody who has studied science, is familiar with the basics of various fields of science, and applies science to his normal daily life … well then again, no, I’m not really a scientist.
But if you mean somebody who watches Mythbusters most weeks, then okay, I’m a scientist.
I’m a PhD biochemist. No longer doing laboratory work, but I do some import support functions for those that do.
I assume they must. If they didn’t how would they know when they’re running low on mice?
OK, I have a BS in chemistry but haven’t done any research since 1979. Since then it has been magement and survival jobs.