• Question: How did you become a scientist?

    Asked by zoe to Aaron, David, Elaine, Sarah, Zoe on 10 Nov 2014. This question was also asked by charlottem, cole, Nicki Manaj.
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      David Foley answered on 10 Nov 2014:

      I took the fairly traditional academic route (technical routes are also available) to becoming a chemist by first studying a degree at university. I could have gone on to a career as a scientist then, but I chose to spend some more time at university to get my doctorate (the highest academic award) in chemistry. Since then, I’ve worked as a researcher in various universities.

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      Aaron Acton answered on 10 Nov 2014:

      After finishing A-levels I wanted to go to University and I enjoyed Chemistry so decided to study that. Then once finishing my degree I decided that been a student was fun so stopped on to do a PhD then after that just went with the flow and stayed in research.

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      Zoe Roberts answered on 10 Nov 2014:

      In short, by doing what I enjoyed the most!

      During my A-levels, I realised I really enjoyed the practical work that chemists do! I went on a degree taster course and went to lectures during a real degree! I did my masters which allowed me to spend a year working in a real science job. That helped me to see how the science I got taught related to real world science. Now I am working on science I find interesting.

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