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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

Useful links:

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.

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

Useful links:

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.

Atmospheric scientist

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Maths (Primary), Physics, Science (Primary) Animals Including Humans, Earth and Space, Geography, Living Things and Their Habitats, Maths, Measurement, Number, Primary, Science, Seasonal Changes, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Atmospheric scientists study the atmosphere of our planet. They may study the weather and make predictions for future weather, but differ from meteorologists as they study the past, present and future impacts of large weather systems on the Earth along with smaller impacts on biological life. Atmospheric scientists may study and analyse air quality to assess the impact of this on the environment and public health. They collect data to produce computer models to predict the impacts of the atmosphere on the planet in the future.

Attributes: creative, observant and passionate

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The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Rabi Chaantyal-Pun who is as atmospheric chemist and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Anwar Khan who is an atmospheric scientist. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Artificial intelligence researcher

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

Artificial intelligence researchers create models and simulations to teach computers how to solve complex problems. They model the problems using mathematics, and develop new methods to solve these problems. They write code to create algorithms and test and analyse these algorithms to see how well they solve the problem.

Attributes: curious, resilient and open-minded

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Krishna Mooroogen who is an artificial intelligence researcher. 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.

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

Useful links:

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.

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.

Sports Scientist

1 October, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, communicative, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Geography, Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Animals including humans, Forces, Maths - Measurement, Maths - Statistics Animals Including Humans, DT, Forces, Geography, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science, Statistics/by Melanie Horan

Sports scientists require the ability to analyse physical and sporting performance alongside the ability to apply scientific ideas and principles. They work with sports coaches and sports therapists to improve the performance of individuals and teams, work with doctors to help people improve their health through exercise and work with hospitals and other health organisations in areas such as cardiac rehabilitation. When they are not directly working with athletes, sports scientists work on research projects to gather new information on a wide variety of sports-related topics. They use specialist equipment to measure the effects of things such as sports shoes, clothing and nutrition on an athlete’s body and offer advice on the design and manufacture of sports equipment.

Attributes: collaborative, resilient, communicator

Useful links:

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

Electrical Technician

20 September, 2018/0 Comments/in attention to detail, focus, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Electricity, Maths - Measurement Electricity, Maths, Measurement, Primary, Science/by Melanie Horan

Electrical technicians are responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining and repairing electrical wiring and equipment. Machinery used around the world such as computers, communication equipment, navigational devices and medical monitoring machines rely on the work of electrical technicians. Work can vary from dealing with circuit breakers and electrical wiring to working in research and development, conducting experiments, testing new designs, and collecting data. Others might specialise in computer programs, such as Computer Aided Design, in quality control or in aerospace testing flight equipment.

Attributes: focus, organised, attention to detail

Colour Technologist

19 September, 2018/0 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 Horan

A 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

Computer scientist

Biotechnologist

Atmospheric scientist

Artificial intelligence researcher

Applications scientist

Immunologist

Water quality scientist

Sports Scientist

Electrical Technician

Colour Technologist

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