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Why would an artist become a scientist? The best scientists are also artists. Why would a scientist become an artist? One of the better known artists started life as a scientist. Apparently they are a lot more related than what shows on the surface. I have now told others about my interest in pursuing a career in science, or possibly math.

Here's the evidence:

• Personality Type: INTJ. The most common careers for this type are in research. We love to investigate.


• Interests:
  • Science, Writing, Art (LiveCareer.com).
  • Music, College Professor, Math, Biologist, systems analyst, fine and commercial artist, librarian (Strong Interest Inventory).
  • Solve problems by seeing overall patterns (synthesizing data into a pattern), decide steps to a solution (create system), compare & contrast similarities & differences; resolve differences in conflicting data (What Color is Your Parachute)
  
  
• Aptitude:
  • BA in Art & Design with Secondary Teaching Certificate (expired);
  • BA in Psychology (3.5 GPA; member of academic honor society).
  • Member of Mensa,
  • Freelance Artist for 3 years. Employed as graphic designer.

Current Fads
Music. Andrew Lloyd Webber Phantom of the Opera
Movie. Blade Runner (1982)
Actor. Harrison Ford
Activity. becoming a scientist
Gadget. Palm Zire 31
News Source. BBC News - Americas
Books. Hornet's Nest - Patricia Cornwell; Thinking Like Your Editor - Susan Rabiner & Alfred Fortunato; The Angry Heart - Joseph Santoro; Beauty: The New Basics - Rona Berg; 2005 Guide to Literary Agents - Editors of Writer's Market; The Elements of Style - E. B. White
(Yes, I really am reading them all right now—I'm a book addict. What can I say?)