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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

Useful links:

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

Useful links:

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.

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

Mechatronic Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, curious, imaginative Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 DT, Science (Primary) DT, Forces, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction DT, Forces, Geometry, Maths, Position and direction, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Mechatronic engineers combine aspects of both mechanical engineering and robotic engineering into one discipline, called mechatronic engineering. They create smart machines that have an awareness of their surroundings for many different purposes and industries. Mechatronic engineers are involved in the entire development of smart machines, from design and testing to manufacture. Mechatronic engineers may work in a lab, processing plant or engineering office. They may be involved developing in robotics, bio-engineering, nanotechnology or in manufacturing unmanned vehicles or medical machines.

Attributes: imaginative, collaborative, curious

Robotic Technician

13 January, 2018/0 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 Jonathan

Robotic 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

Automotive Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in collaborative, hard-working, observant 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 DT, Forces, Geometry, Maths, Position and direction, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Automotive engineers are involved with the building, designing and testing of cars and motorbikes, as well as other vehicles in the automotive sector such as trucks. They may work on designing and building any part from the body to the chassis underneath the vehicle to the engine systems and the electrical components which go within the vehicle.

Attributes: hard-working, collaborative, observant

Civil Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in open-minded, organised, resilient 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, Maths - Number, Maths - Ratio and Proportion Addition and subtraction, DT, Forces, Fractions, Geometry, Maths, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Position and direction, Primary, Properties of shapes, Ratio and Proportion, Science/by Jonathan

Civil engineers are responsible for the designing and building of structures such as bridges, transport links and road systems as well as larger structures such as stadiums. Civil engineers work in both the public and private sector, planning projects with clients, analysing surveys, creating blueprints, checking the risks and the effects on the environment and managing and checking progress at each stage of the project.

Attributes: open-minded, organised, resilient

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Kath Waring who is a chartered civil engineer and a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Jyoti Sehdev who is a civi engineer. It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.

Structural Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, observant, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Forces, Maths - Algebra, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction, Maths - Geometry - Properties of Shapes, Maths - Number Addition and subtraction, Algebra, Forces, Fractions, Geometry, Multiplication and division, Number, Number and place value, Position and direction, Primary, Properties of shapes, Science/by Jonathan

Structural engineers are focused on all aspects concerned with buildings and built structures, such as houses, hospitals, office blocks, bridges, oil rigs, ships and aircraft. They work to understand, predict and measure aspects such as the strength, stability and how rigid buildings are. They also work to develop new designs or modify the designs of buildings or structures which are to be constructed and are responsible for choosing the appropriate materials, such as concrete, steel, timber and masonry, to meet design specification.

Attributes: observant, committed, resilient

Astronomer

13 January, 2018/0 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 Jonathan

Astronomers 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 Kerem Osman Cubuk who is an astronomer. There is also 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.

Satellite Communications Engineer

13 January, 2018/0 Comments/in committed, organised, resilient Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Maths (Primary), Science (Primary) Earth and space, Maths - Geometry - Position and Direction Earth and Space, Geometry, Maths, Position and direction, Primary, Science/by Jonathan

Satellite communications engineers work with the satellite systems which enable wireless communication in regions where mobile networking is not cost-effective. They design programs that direct orbiting satellites and keep them functioning as well as conducting testing of satellite communication systems. They may also work on projects such as NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite which provides continuous communication between astronauts in space and the ground base on Earth.

Attributes: committed, organised, resilient

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