Martina Poletti, a student based at the Earlham Institute, wanted to see how academic research in microbiology is applied in an industrial setting, and become familiar with the job of Scientist/Bioinformatician within a multinational company. She undertook ...
Read the storyGiuseppe wanted to undertake an internship that would provide him with an insight into research with impact and application, specifically related to climate change. He wanted to also explore potential employers in Italy. He identified his PIPS opportunity ...
Read the storyMichael Pointer, a student based at the University of East Anglia, wanted to gain experience of working in a non-HE environment, exposure to communications activities and gain teaching/training experience. Michael followed up an advertisement in the PIPS ...
Read the storyNatalia Zielonka, a student based at UEA, wanted to gain understanding of her career options outside academia, particularly in policy. Nat successfully applied to the UKRI Policy Internship scheme to secure a placement with JNCC (Joint Nature Conservation ...
Read the storySean Tattan, a student based at the University of East Anglia, wanted to gain exposure to a new setting, specifically one based within a sales/operational environment; both to ascertain whether he enjoys working in this field and to develop new skills ...
Read the storyBeth Sherman, a Student based at the John Innes Centre, had spoken with the SAW Trust at the Employer Forum and liked the concept of one of their proposed internship projects; development of a summer science activity book aimed at years 4 and 5 (KS2). ...
Read the storyJasmine Percival, a student at Quadram Institute, undertook her placement with IP21, a local intellectual property services company. Jasmine is focused on working in patent law so wanted to use her PIPS to gain valuable experience and insight into the ...
Read the storyShannon Weldon, a student at the University of East Anglia, undertook her PIPS with Developing Experts. Developing Experts’ online platform provides science curriculum content to schools and a careers library promoting careers within in the STEM industry. ...
Read the storyMarco Fioratti, a student based at the John Innes Centre, undertook his CASE placement with his industrial partner, Syngenta, February to April 2020. Marco’s PhD is researching cover crops and below-ground biodiversity, investigating an ecological approach ...
Read the storyRebecca Casson, a student at the JIC, met with Phil Smith, from the Teacher Scientist Network (TSN) during one of break-out sessions at the PIPS Employer Forum and felt that TSN could provide her with a good placement experience. Rebecca had already undertaken ...
Read the storyElizabeth Allum, a student based at the UEA, hoped to improve her science communication skills by gaining a better understanding of video editing and resource development. Lizzie met with a representative from Developing Experts at the PIPS Employer Forum ...
Read the storyMarco Graziano wanted to use his PIPS to develop his competencies in science communication and after chatting to Plastic Oceans at the Employer Forum, Marco felt this would be a great opportunity for him. Marco chose to undertake his placement during ...
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