2011 Stylish Scientist List


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October 1, 2011. Future-ish is pleased to announce our first annual list of the world's top ten most stylish scientists. The individuals on our list are changing the world with their innovative research and changing stereotypes every time they make an appearance expressing their oh-so-stylish selves. Gone are the days of scientists in corduroy, sandals, and turtlenecks. Today's scientists are as inspiring in front of the camera as they are in their respective research fields. Unlike a simple 'best dressed' list, our Stylish Scientist List isn't about trends and expensive labels, its about individuals expressing themselves and their individuality in their life and work. In launching the annual Stylish Scientist List, we hope that these high-profile role models will inspire everyone, from middle schoolers and the Mom next door to movie stars and musicians, to become inspired, informed, and engaged in the many and diverse fields of science, technology, engineering, and math that are shaping our future.

Want to nominate a stylish scientist for our next list? Simply send an email with a pic and short bio of the scientist (self-nominations are fab too) to studioF/at/future-ish/dot/com

The Most Stylish Scientists of 2011
The 2011 list includes a wide range of trans-disciplinary scientists, from biologists and engineers to physicists and neuroscientists - and they all prove that it is possible to be a person of both substance and style.

Who made the list? Who is in the top slot...the world's most stylish scientist? Wait no further, the full 2011 Stylish Scientist List is right below. The year's most stylish scientist...Neri Oxman.

Image credit: Tom Allen, Interview Magazine

1. Neri Oxman | Materials Scientist and Designer
2. Cynthea Breazeal | Social Robotics Pioneer
3. Vandana Shiva | Physicist and Activist
4. Lisa Randall | Theoretical Physicist and Author
5. Brian Cox | Particle Physicist and Television Host
6. Debbie Berebichez | Physicist, Financial Analyst, & 'Science Babe'
7. Don Vaughn | Neuroscientist, Model, and Musician
8. Nina Tandon | Biomedical Engineer
9. Garrett Lisi | Theoretical Physicist and Surfer
10. Wallace J. Nichols | Marine Biologist and Activist