Take a look at these inspiring real-life scientists
Inspire your pupils by learning about scientists working today on pioneering projects. Explore the science and ask questions.
Listen, think and share your questions via the Great Science Share for Schools Uploader, or on Twitter @GreatSciShare #AskAQuestion
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Dr Sheena Cruickshank
Immunologist & Professor of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Manchester
Read, listen and learn about STEM careers with Sheena. What does her work make you think about? Have you a comment or question about her interest or journey to becoming a scientist?
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Duration: 3 minutes
Dr Stephanie Yardley
Solar Physicist, University College London
Read, listen and learn about STEM careers with Stephanie. What does her work inspire you to investigate? Have you a comment or question about her interest or journey to becoming a scientist?
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Duration: 3 minutes
Dr Nic Bonne
Blind Astronomer, University of Portsmouth
Read, listen and learn about STEM careers with Nic. Have you a question about his interest or journey to becoming a scientist? Share it with us using the GSSfS Uploader!
Download Dr Nic’s teacher pack
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Duration: 3 minutes
Meet community scientists
Read, listen and learn about STEM careers within the community, with:
Serpentine Community Garden, Buxton ad Mountain Rescue and Go Wild in Wirksworth. Discover the integral part science has to play in saving lives, staying healthy and having fun! Do these outdoor careers inspire you to take action or ask a question?
Download the information pack here
Find other scientists working outdoors and in the community…
Duration: 4 minutes
Meet Professor Alice Larkin
Climate Change Scientist, The University of Manchester
Read, listen and learn about STEM careers with Alice. What does her work make you think about? Have you a comment or question about her interest or journey to becoming a scientist?
Find other scientists working in Alice’s field here…
Duration: 4 minutes
Richard Garriott
Astronaut and aquanaut, video game designer
Read, listen and learn about STEM careers with Richard. What does his work inspire you to investigate? Have you a comment or question about his interest or journey to becoming a scientist?
Download Richard’s teacher pack and read his blog here.
Find other scientists working in Richard’s field here…
Duration: 4 minutes