• Question: Why did you choose to peruse your career as a scientist?

    Asked by anon-346847 on 13 Jan 2023.
    • Photo: Sue Black

      Sue Black answered on 13 Jan 2023:

      I was inspired by my biology teacher at school. He was amazing and now, 45 years later, we are still in touch.

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      Lorna Dawson answered on 13 Jan 2023:

      It’s such an interesting and worthwhile career. While it’s often challenging, it’s always worthwhile. No two cases are the same and easy one has its own puzzles to solve.

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      Katy Bruce answered on 23 Jan 2023:

      There are two parts to this question – the “why did I choose to study science” and “why have I chosen a career in science”, and for me at least, they’re quite different answers!

      I sort of stumbled across science whilst I was studying business at university; I chose a “wild” module in forensic science as it sounded interesting (it definitely was!) and loved it so much I switched programmes. So that was a bit of a serendipitous event!

      However, the reason I chose to stick with forensics thereafter is because it fascinates me every day and makes me want to get out of bed in the morning and learn more. No other job I’ve had, made me feel this way.

      Plus, I love the fact that it’s not only interesting but hugely rewarding as a career choice because it benefits society as a whole 😊

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