Biogeochemist

Biogeochemistry is the study of how the Earth’s systems (water, atmosphere, land and living things) interact with each other. Biogeochemists are particularly interested in the way carbon and nitrogen interact with other substances and organisms as they move through the Earth’s atmosphere.  Studying these processes helps biogeochemists understand how life formed, evolved and is threatened on our planet, and how chemical cycles regulate Earth’s climate and environment.

Attributes: passionate, resilient, collaborative

Useful links:

• The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Brianna Green who is a biogeochemist.  It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

• Google Image Search link