Emmanuel Olaiya
Meet Emmanuel Olaiya, a Particle Physicist with the STFC.
Christopher Robinson
/0 Comments/in Electronic, Engineering imaginative, patient, self-motivated A-Levels, Apprenticeship/by Bethany WillisMeet Christopher, an electronics technician at ISIS with STFC
Mika Shearwood
/0 Comments/in Engineering, Technology creative, organised, self-motivated Apprenticeship, Further Mathematics, GCSEs, Mathematics, Physics/by Bethany WillisMeet Mika, a software engineering apprentice with the STFC.
Jane Entwistle
/0 Comments/in Environment, Environmental Science, Health curious, logical, self-motivated A-Levels, biology, Degree, Geography, Geology, PhD, physical geography/by Antonio PortasProfile of Jane Entwistle, Professor of environmental geochemistry at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
Carolina Costa
/0 Comments/in Engineering, Mechanical, Renewable Energies, Tales of Engineering hard-working, logical, self-motivated Degree, PhD, Research/by Antonio PortasVikash Kumar
/0 Comments/in Automotive, Electronic, Engineering, Tales of Engineering, Transport collaborative, creative, self-motivated A-Levels, Degree/by Antonio PortasRobotic Technician
/0 Comments/in patient, resilient, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) DT, Forces, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction, Maths - Geometry - Properties of Shapes DT, Forces, Geometry, Maths, Position and direction, Primary, Properties of shapes, Science/by JonathanRobotic technicians work with a team of robotics professionals, assisting mechanical engineers, electronics engineers, and robotics engineers in designing, manufacturing, testing, and repairing robots. A robotics technician acts as a liaison between the development team and the customer. They perform the installation of the robot and provide training on its functions. Robotic technicians are also in charge of maintenance and repairs. They may work in for the government in defence, for the medical industry or in the manufacturing industry.
Attributes: self-motivated, patient, resilient
Astronomer
/0 Comments/in open-minded, patient, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Earth and space, Maths - Algebra, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction Algebra, Earth and Space, Geometry, Maths, Position and direction, Primary, Science/by JonathanAstronomers are a type of scientist that study objects in space. There are two types of astronomers. Observational astronomers collect data from satellites and spacecraft using radio and optical telescopes, develop new instruments to gather information and develop software to analyse and interpret data. Theoretical Astronomers develop theories on the physical processes happening in space and analyse data to help develop our understanding of events in the universe.
Attributes: open-minded, self-motivated, patient
Useful links:
- The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Emily Rickman and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Vanessa Emeka-Okafor who are both astrophysicists. 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
Power Plant Operator
/0 Comments/in collaborative, observant, self-motivated Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Electricity, Maths - Number, Maths - Ratio and Proportion Addition and subtraction, Electricity, Fractions, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Primary, Ratio and Proportion, Science/by JonathanPower plant operators manage and maintain the machinery that generates electricity. This may be produced from hydroelectric energy, solar or wind power, nuclear energy, coal or gas. Power plant operators regulate and distribute the power amongst the generators. They monitor the voltage and electricity flow from the plant to meet fluctuating customer demands throughout the day.
Attributes: observant, self-motivated, collaborative
