Stewart Franks
/0 Comments/in Engineering, Environment, Tales of Engineering collaborative, creative, tenacious PhD/by Antonio PortasTalib Butt
/0 Comments/in Engineering, Environment, Tales of Engineering creative, imaginative, observant PhD/by Antonio PortasVikash Kumar
/0 Comments/in Automotive, Electronic, Engineering, Tales of Engineering, Transport collaborative, creative, self-motivated A-Levels, Degree/by Antonio PortasColour Technologist
/0 Comments/in attention to detail, creative, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Everyday materials, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction, Maths - Number, Properties and changes of materials, States of matter Addition and subtraction, DT, Everyday Materials, Fractions, Geometry, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Position and direction, Primary, Science/by Melanie HoranA colour technologist uses the science and technology of colour application and its subsequent performance. They are responsible for developing and producing dyes and pigments for manufacturing areas such as textiles, paints and inks for printers. Colour technologists can be involved in all stages of the production process, from design to testing and marketing. Work may include developing new dyes and pigments to provide specified colours, monitoring colour reliability during production, testing the colourfastness and stability of dyes and pigments under simulated conditions over typical life-spans and refining processes for the production of dyes and pigments to save costs and minimise environmental impact.
Attributes: creative, organised, attention to detail
Geneticist
/0 Comments/in creative, curious, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals including humans, Evolution and inheritance, Maths - Statistics Animals Including Humans, Evolution and Inheritance, Maths, Primary, Science, Statistics/by Joe ShimwellGeneticists study genes and the science of inherited traits passed down through generations. They study living organisms, from human beings and animals to crops and bacteria. Research is a major part of a geneticist’s job. They conduct experiments to determine the origins of particular inherited traits, such as medical conditions and seek and use this information to adjust genetic material to modify existing traits and create new ones.
Attributes: observant, creative, curious
Useful links:
- The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Laura Benson who is an epigenics research assistant and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Anastasia Aliferi who is a forensic genetics researcher. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.
Mechanical Engineer
/0 Comments/in communicative, creative, hard-working Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Forces, Maths - Number Addition and subtraction, DT, Forces, Fractions, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Primary, Science/by JonathanMechanical engineers are responsible for designing and building products used in many different fields including manufacturing, construction, health and transport. Mechanical engineers develop processes and products ranging from small components to large machinery or vehicle design. They can be involved in all stages of a product or process from the research and development through to installation.
Attributes: creative, communicative, hard-working
Useful links:
- The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Danial Azahan and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Rafsan Chowdhury who are mechanical engineers.
- There is also a video of Rafsan Chowdhury in his place of work talking about what he does.
- It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.
Solar Array Manufacturing Engineer
/0 Comments/in creative, organised, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Earth and space, Maths - Geometry - Properties of Shapes DT, Earth and Space, Geometry, Maths, Primary, Properties of shapes, Science/by JonathanSolar Array Manufacturing Engineers are experts in utilising sunlight to generate electricity. They work on large arrays of solar panels which usually sit in ordered rows for example, in the desert. Solar array manufacturing engineers work in the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance of solar power materials and solar power plants. They may also work on developing low-cost solar panels for space applications.
Attributes: creative, self-motivated, organised
Aerospace Engineer
/0 Comments/in creative, logical, passionate Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Earth and space, Maths - Number Addition and subtraction, DT, Earth and Space, Fractions, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Primary, Science/by JonathanAerospace engineers design, build and maintain aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. They may be involved in creating and testing prototypes, researching ways to make fuel efficient parts, developing weapons or navigations systems and supervising the fitting of aircraft or spacecraft and their components.
Attributes: creative, passionate, logical
Medical Physicist
/0 Comments/in creative, curious, passionate Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals including humans, Maths - Measurement, Sound Animals Including Humans, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science, Sound/by JonathanMedical physicists specialise in the healthcare profession. They work on developing new machines and technologies to help within the field of medicine. They look at making new systems to help investigate patient’s illnesses and conditions. They also look at making sure equipment within hospitals is safe and kept up to.
Attributes, curious, creative, passionate
