Connections with a university are the best place, but are difficult without valid qualifications (post secondary student in a relevant area, researcher in similar field, collaborative effort, etc). Certain community societies will have scientists volunteering and eager to share knowledge (mycology/mushroom societies, environmental enhancement, astronomy club, choose the research area you are interested and get involved, and you'll likely meet a few researchers on a more casual basis).
2007-01-03 06:12:23
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answered by Saphire Aurora 3
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Depends on what you're tring to communicate about.
If it's a question you've been bugged about for a while that can probably be answered in a few minutes, call the local university, ask for the department that will probably have scientists with the correct answers (physics? biology? chemistry? geology? etc.) and explain to the secretary who answers the phone what you want to ask. Most scientists are happy to talk about their field as long as it doesn't take to much time away from the work they're required to do. Be sure to thank them.
If you want someone to actually do research for you then the way to get them to do it is to pay them well. Even then, if your project doesn't seem interesting or promising you might have trouble getting help. Few scientists are wealthy enough that they can work for free. And doing research on an unproductive idea makes it less likely that they'll get funding for research in the future. Of course if the idea is interesting enough it may be possible for the scientist to apply for and get funding from some other source. But that's really a long shot.
2007-01-03 14:14:18
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answered by Faeldaz M 4
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In fact, most research groups have websites and/or personal pages where the investigators comment on their research lines, interests, publications, etc. It's easy to search for those online, if you have a few keywords to define what type of researcher you're interested in.
Once you find a website, locate the email address and write to the person. Remember they will be busy and many won't respond to emails from unknown senders, so make sure your subject line is clear and appealing.
There are even some of us participating here in YA! I'm a zoologist. You're welcome to IM me, unless of course you need a researcher from the US only.
Good luck!
2007-01-03 14:04:40
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answered by Calimecita 7
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Scientists are pretty busy. If you write an intelligent e-mail, most experts will e-mail you back. If you write a foolish e-mail, don't expect more than one response or even one response. Scientists will have more patience for questions from a kid, so you might include your age. If you are a kid, then try Yahoo Answers or madscientist.org
2007-01-03 14:15:10
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answered by ivorytowerboy 5
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First you get a white long-haired cat.
Smoke cigarettes with a long cigarette holder.
Then you get a bevy of beautiful women.
Then you get your own island.
You kidnap the scientists and take them to your island where you can talk to them all you want.
Just watch out for Bond, James Bond!
tc
2007-01-03 14:00:50
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answered by timc_fla 5
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It really depends on what you want to communicate about. But you will need money most of the time.
2007-01-03 13:58:53
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answered by Blunt Honesty 7
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Google (Duh)
2007-01-03 13:59:20
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answered by Sea Girl 1
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