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Virologist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in curious, logical, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals Including Humans, Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Primary, Science/by Melanie Horan

Virology is the study of viral infections, such as rubella, herpes, hepatitis and HIV. Virologists specialise in the identification and characterisation of viruses that cause infection. Virologists may screen populations at risk of specific diseases or investigate how diseases have spread through the environment. Virologists may have research interests such as sterilisation and disinfection, the design and maintenance of operating theatres and other clinical areas, cleaning and waste disposal or food preparation and hygiene.

Attributes: logical, curious and patient

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Alexandra Wilson, a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Grace Roberts and a downloadable slideshow about Nelly Mak. who are all virologists. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Software engineer

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in Communicator, logical, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Computer Science, Maths (Primary) Algebra, Maths, Number, Primary, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Software engineers create, maintain, audit and improve systems to meet particular needs. They test hardware and software systems to diagnose and resolve system faults. Software engineers also write diagnostic programs and write code for operating systems and software.

Attributes: logical, patient, communicator

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Edward Thompson and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Rebecca Harding who are software engineers. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Science communicator

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in creative, curious, logical Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Science (Primary) Algebra, Animals Including Humans, Earth and Space, Electricity, Everyday Materials, Evolution and Inheritance, Forces, Forces and Magnets, Geometry, Light, Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Measurement, Number, Plants, Position and direction, Primary, Properties of shapes, Rocks, Science, Seasonal Changes, Sound, States of Matter, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Science communicators communicate science to the general public. They need to make scientific research understandable to people who may not have a background or career in science. Science communicators can be a science journalists or work in a university press office promoting the scientific research carried out by academics. They may deliver science shows or organise events at science festivals, schools or science centres or design and make interactive exhibits for science centres.

Attributes: creative, curious, logical

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Caroline Riggs and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Ginny Smith who are both science communicators. They also have a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Sarah Bearchell who is a children’s science writer and presenter and a downloadable slideshow about Margaret Donald who is an operations coordinator. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Earth scientist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in imaginative, logical, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Computer Science, Geography, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Earth and Space, Geography, Maths, Measurement, Number, Position and direction, Primary, Rocks, Science, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Earth scientists study the features of the Earth now and the evolution of the Earth in the past. They use this knowledge to help and sustain our planet for the future. They study the solid surface of the Earth and the ground beneath the surface (geologic science), the waters of the Earth (hydrologic science) and the air surrounding the Earth (atmospheric science).

Attributes: logical, imaginative and organised

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Fangxian Fang and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Anjana Khatwa who are Earth scientists. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Data scientist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in imaginative, logical, open-minded Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Computer Science, Maths (Primary) Algebra, Maths, Number, Primary, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Data scientists find patterns in data collected by large organisations in order to solve the problems that the organisations face. Data scientists extract, analyse and interpret data using algorithms, data mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical tools. They then present this data and find ways to solve problems in innovative and imaginative ways.

Attributes: imaginative, logical and open-minded

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Fiona Reid who is an a data scientist. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Computer scientist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in logical, organised, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Computer Science, Maths (Primary) Algebra, Maths, Number, Primary, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Computer scientists use technology to solve problems and prepare for the future. They write and program software to create applications. Computer scientists work in database theory and software engineering. They use numerical analysis and programming languages in their work.

Attributes: organised, logical and resilient

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Daniel Csimszi who is a computer scientist. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Applications scientist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in collaborative, logical, patient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals Including Humans, Maths, Primary, Science/by Melanie Horan

Applications scientists plan and develop methods and tests to use in laboratories and hospitals. They explain how to use these investigations to other STEM professionals. They may develop ways to detect medical diseases or tests for forensic laboratories to use with samples taken from crime scenes.

Attributes: logical, patient and collaborative

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Yogesh Kumar who is an applications scientist. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Manjot Chana

10 December, 2021/0 Comments/in System Integration curious, logical, organised A-Levels, Degree Apprenticeship/by Antonio Portas

Sian Cleaver

13 October, 2021/0 Comments/in Aerospace, Engineering logical, open-minded, organised A-Levels, Degree, Physics/by Antonio Portas

Water quality scientist

5 October, 2021/0 Comments/in Communicator, logical, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Chemistry, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals Including Humans, Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Primary, Science, Seasonal Changes/by Melanie Horan

Water quality scientists ensure water quality standards for safe drinking water are met. They test and analyse water samples and ensure these meet the water quality standards. They may specialise in working with drinking water, ground water or surface water including rivers, lakes and estuaries. Water quality scientists may need to work closely with businesses, the public or other water industry professionals.

Attributes: communicator, logical, observant

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Alison Parker and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Zoe Ayres who are water scientists. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

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