What is a scientist?

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

The Role of Science in Society ... Scientists attempt to achieve their goals by either providing information (i. e., educating policy makers about science) or by championing particular policy outcomes (e. g., by using persuasive arguments, political pressure, or positive incentives to achieve particular policy goals).