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It also comes down to the diversity of the boards themselves, which include five scientists and one nonscientist.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 19, 2023

Olson writes lucidly, making even the most recondite details of the science involved clear to a nonscientist.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2020

There is no need to include such nonscientist representatives.

From Scientific American • Feb. 3, 2018

Even as a nonscientist, I couldn’t help noticing that some of the unpublished data I came across while reporting my book went against the grain of the established narrative of Patient H.M.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2016

Charles wanted The Origin of Species to be simple enough for a nonscientist to read and understand, as well as accurate and cogently argued enough to convince a scientist.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman