Great Amateurs In Science - Like the amateur orchid expert Tom Hart Dyke in "Orchid Hunter," they have no formal training.

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	Like the amateur orchid expert Tom Hart Dyke in "Orchid Hunter," they have no formal training. They are often ignored by those who do. In some cases they don't live to see the scientific recognition they so richly deserve. Who are they? They are the nonprofessional scientists who every now and then make their professional counterparts green with envy for the enormous contributions they make to their discipline. Sponsored Links:
URL:	http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/orchid/amateurs.html
Title:	Orchid Hunter, Great Amateurs in Science
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Description:	In this overview, meet ten amateur scientists, from Thomas Jefferson to David Levy, who secured a place in the history books with their contributions to the world of science.
Category:	Orchid Hunter - Great Amateurs In Science - Meet Ten Amateur Scientists - World Of Science - Nonprofessional Scientists

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