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Career Talk of a Scientist. You could put any picture here. This was one which my son drew of a scientist. Subjects I took at school. Think about what subjects you did and why you chose them. What influenced me?.
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Career Talk of a Scientist You could put any picture here. This was one which my son drew of a scientist
Subjects I took at school • Think about what subjects you did and why you chose them.
What influenced me? • Was there a particular teacher who made the subject come alive? How did they make it interesting? • Was there any TV show which enthused you? E.g. Life on Earth or Dr Who? • Did you have a visit from a scientist at school? • Was there a scientist who you admired? • Perhaps insert some pictures here to illustrate
Why I decided to become a scientist • Was there any particular event which happened which made you really excited? E.g. Mars landing • Was there anything you were really good at or enjoyed? • Was there any experiments you did at school or home which made you want to pursue science? • Was there a question you wanted to know the answer to, or problem you wanted to solve?
What I studied and where I did it • I chose this degree because? • I went to this university because? • I decided to do a PhD because? • How long did this process take? • Did you have any pivotal experiences? • Did you enjoy it? • Was this what you expected?
What do I do now? • Describe your job • What research are you doing? (remember to keep this straightforward for a public/school audience-keep it short and simple) • What do you do each day? • Do you get to travel and meet new people? • Do you have an pictures of yourself working in the lab or doing field work?
What I enjoy most about being a scientist • Personal satisfaction • Enjoy meeting people and travelling • I am naturally curious • I enjoy answering questions and solving problems • I like learning new things • I love lab/field work/doing experiments • I like being competitive and being the first to discover something new • I like communicating • Anything else you can think of which will inspire others
My future • Where do you see yourself in five years time? • What are the different possibilities and career prospects? • What are the next big science questions in your field?
Does anyone have any questions? • Be prepared to answer lots of different questions