If the reduction in stigma got more people involved who did produce quality work, then they've improved the field of physics - so in a way, yes. You may reject

If the reduction in stigma got more people involved who did produce quality work, then they've improved the field of physics - so in a way, yes. You may reject the label 'physicist', I'd understand that, but results are results. (Edit: in which case, does the label matter?)