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Forensic genetics researcher

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in hard-working, observant, self-motivated 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/by Melanie Horan

Forensic genetics researchers work with DNA. They work in medical or crime laboratories using genetic samples to help identify crime victims, perpetrators or family relationships. Forensic genetics researchers develop and use new methods to help analyse crime scene evidence.

Attributes: observant, self-motivated and hard-working

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has 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.

Deep sea ecologist

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

Deep sea ecologists study the habitats, populations and interactions between marine organisms. They are interested in the living things and non-living physical and chemical factors that affect an organism in it’s deep sea environment. A deep sea ecologist may study the impact of human activity such as medical research, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry on an organism as well as the affects of geology, geography, meteorology, chemistry and physics on deep sea environments.

Attributes: curious, committed, observant

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Kelsey Archer Barnhill who is an epigenetics research assistant. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Biotechnologist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in curious, imaginative, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals Including Humans, Evolution and Inheritance, Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Measurement, Number, Primary, Science, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Biotechnologists study the genetic, chemical and physical properties of cells, tissues and organisms, and discover ways to use this knowledge. They may work in the food industry and make enzymes and preservatives to use in food and drink. They may work in agriculture and genetically modify crops to improve yields. They may work in the medical industry and create new drugs and treatments. They may even work to improve the environment by converting plants into biofuels.

Attributes: observant, curious and imaginative

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Richa Sharma who is a biotechnologist and another downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Letizia Delle Vedove who is a molecular biologist. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Ecological entromologist

25 April, 2023/0 Comments/in curious, observant, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Science (Primary) Animals Including Humans, Living Things and Their Habitats, Plants, Primary, Science/by Melanie Horan

Entomology is the study of insects which are the most abundant group of animals in the world and live in almost every habitat. Entomology is crucial to our understanding of human disease, agriculture, evolution, ecology and biodiversity. An ecological entromologist studies how insects interact with their surroundings and ecosystems such as insects’ role in the food chain, in nutrient recycling, transmitting disease and in pollination and seed dispersal.

Attributes: curious, observant, resilient

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Ben Woodcock who is an ecological entromologist. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Photochemist

21 February, 2023/0 Comments/in Communicator, curious, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science (Primary) Animals including humans, Earth and space, Electricity, Light, Plants Animals Including Humans, Earth and Space, Electricity, Light, Plants, Primary, Science/by Melanie Horan

A Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. Photochemistry is a chemical reaction caused by absorption of ultraviolet, visible light or infrared radiation or a reaction that produces light. Photochemists may be interested in spectroscopy- splitting up light into it’s different colours to find out about the properties of the object being studied. They may be interested in photosynthesis, the way a plant generates energy from light. They may also study animals who use bioluminescence to signal to other animals or to lure prey.

Attributes: observant, curious, communicator

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a video of James Mortimer, a photochemist in his place of work talking about what he does.
It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Solar Scientist

21 February, 2023/0 Comments/in curious, observant, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Physics, Science (Primary) Earth and Space, Light, Maths, Science, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

A solar scientist is a type of astrophysicist who studies the Sun and it’s interactions with the Earth. They make detailed measurements of our nearest star using observations from solar satellites. Solar scientists study the impact of the sun on the Earth and on our technology. They are working on ways to capture solar energy more effectively which could slow down global warming.

Attributes: resilient, curious and observant

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Helen Mason who is a solar scientist and another downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Stephanie Yardley who is a space scientist.
There is also this video of Helen Mason a solar scientist in her place of work talking about what she does.
It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Immunologist

21 February, 2023/0 Comments/in Communicator, imaginative, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals Including Humans, Evolution and Inheritance, Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Measurement, Number, Primary, Science, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

An immunologist studies the immune system which protects the human body from infection and disease such as autoimmunity, allergies and cancer. They can work in a laboratory focusing on research or on the diagnosis and management of autoimmune diseases and allergies. A new area of research for immunologists is the contributions of immune responses to the development of metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

Attributes: observant, imaginative, communicator

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Emily Charlton, a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Marie Goepp, a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Jennifer Shelley and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Ntombizodwa Makuyana who are all immunologists.
There is also this video of Broc Drury and this video of Emily Charlton who are immunologists in their place of work talking about what they do.
It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Jack Haworth

8 March, 2022/0 Comments/in Electrical, Electronic, Engineering, Manufacturing, Nuclear collaborative, observant, passionate A-Levels, Apprenticeship/by Antonio Portas

Joshua Macabuag

19 November, 2021/0 Comments/in Civil, Engineering collaborative, observant, resilience A-Levels, Degree, PhD/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.

Forensic genetics researcher

Deep sea ecologist

Biotechnologist

Ecological entromologist

Photochemist

Solar Scientist

Immunologist

Jack Haworth

Joshua Macabuag

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