As the British Science Week draws to a close, we hope we were able to break the perhaps unconscious bias of what a scientist looks like. Liz, Amy and Fiona are just three examples of what a STEM career could look like. There is so much variety in STEM disciplines and pathways into the field. We could never list them all! If you’re interested in learning more about STEM careers,
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Meet Amy, an Ecologist Ecologists help to protect and restore the natural environment. They provide important information on how human activity affects individual species and ecosystems. They also study the relationships between animals, plants and the environment. Core qualities of an ecologist are good analytical and communication skills and a passion for preserving the environment. Amy’s day-to-day activities consist of fieldwork and recording information on plants, animals, environmental conditions and
What does a scientist look like? – Celebrating women in STEM during British Science Week: Meet Fiona
Meet Fiona, a Flood Risk Consultant Flood Risk Consultants are specialists who provide guidance on flood risks and how to manage them, ensuring the long-term safety and resilience of projects. They identify possible flood risk associated with various projects and develop plans for risk reduction. A Flood Risk Consultant will work with a range of people, such as property owners, architects, local authorities and developers. Useful skills as a Flood
Meet Liz, a Roads Engineer. Roads Engineers are responsible for ensuring that the thousands of miles of road across the UK are in good condition. As a Roads Engineer, Liz is involved in designing and building roads, highways and bridges. Liz enjoyed both Maths and Science subjects in school but didn’t have a clear path for her career. After encouragement from her science teacher, Liz signed up for a Women
