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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

Useful links:

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.

Epigenetics research assistant

7 July, 2023/0 Comments/in collaborative, hard-working, organised Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Science (Primary) Animals including humans, Evolution and inheritance, Living things and their habitats Animals Including Humans, Evolution and Inheritance, Living Things and Their Habitats, Primary, Science/by Melanie Horan

Epigenetics is the study of how experiences and environment can affect how genes are expressed and whether they release the information they carry. The main role of an epigenetics research assistant is to provide technical assistance in carrying out various research projects in epigenetics. This can include designing experiments, collecting data, preparing samples and maintaining equipment.

Attributes: collaborative, organised, hard-working

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Laura Benson who is an epigenetics research assistant. 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.

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

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Kelsey Archer Barnhill who is an deep sea ecologist. 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.
The British Science Association has a profile of Anjola Adebowale who is a Data & AI Consultant at Microsoft. It’s part of their Smashing Stereotypes resource.

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.
The British Science Association has a profile of Prof Dr Larissa Suzuki, Computer Scientist. They also have a profile of Krystal Arbery, Cybersecurity expert. It’s part of their Smashing Stereotypes resource.

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 these profiles as part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me:
Downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Dr Richa Sharma who is a biotechnologist.
Downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Letizia Delle Vedove who is a molecular biologist.

The British Science Association has a profile of Vinita Jagannath, a Senior Research Scientist of Cell Biology at MSD.
They have this profile of Harshnira Patani, a Senior Scientist in Drug Discovery at MSD.
They also have this profile of Dr Esther Odekunle, Antibody Engineer.
It’s part of their Smashing Stereotypes resource.

Biogeochemist

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

Biogeochemistry is the study of how the Earth’s systems (water, atmosphere, land and living things) interact with each other. Biogeochemists are particularly interested in the way carbon and nitrogen interact with other substances and organisms as they move through the Earth’s atmosphere. Studying these processes helps biogeochemists understand how life formed, evolved and is threatened on our planet, and how chemical cycles regulate Earth’s climate and environment.

Attributes: passionate, resilient, collaborative

Useful links:

The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a downloadable slideshow (PDF) about Brianna Green who is a biogeochemist. 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

Useful links:

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.

The British Science Association has a profile of Anjola Adebowale, Data & AI Consultant at Microsoft.
They also have a profile of Charlotte Grinyer who is a Research Engineer at Thales.
It’s part of their Smashing Stereotypes resource.

Forensic genetics researcher

Epigenetics research assistant

Earth scientist

Deep sea ecologist

Data scientist

Computer scientist

Biotechnologist

Biogeochemist

Atmospheric scientist

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