Educating About Creativity Feynman Style

Creativity is a learnable part of solving unique fluid dynamics and other challenges, ranging from undergraduate education to fundamental research. Practising scientists require creativity for discovery through experimental or computational design, interpretation of results, and development of successful theory. Yet it is often a supervisor's lament that there are no original ideas forthcoming from their students or employees. We discuss creativity enhancement lessons learned in general, from personal interaction with Nobel-prizewinning physicist Richard Feynman at Caltech, and from his writings. Insights into his habits and beliefs for the generation of creative ideas are presented. The intent is to help those who wish to educate about creativity improvement, and begin a dialogue on how to inspire and share the skill.