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The Amateur Scientist was a column in the Scientific American , and was the definitive `` how-to '' resource for citizen-scientists for over 72 years -LRB- 1928 -- 2001 -RRB- , making it the longest running column in Scientific Americans history .. Scientific American. Scientific American. The column was regarded for revealing the brass-tacks secrets of research and showing home-based experimenters how to make original discoveries using only inexpensive materials .. Since its debut in 1928 , `` The Amateur Scientist '' was a primary resource for science fair projects .. It also inspired amateur experimenters , launched careers in science , and enjoyed a place of honor in classrooms and school libraries all over the world .. Although always accessible to an amateur 's budget , projects from `` The Amateur Scientist '' were often elegant and sophisticated .. Some designs were so innovative that they set new standards in a field .. Indeed , professionals continue to borrow from `` The Amateur Scientist '' to find low-cost solutions to real-world research problems .