If you want to show future employers (academic or other) that you’re a star communicator, there’s no greater challenge than engaging a class of kids and inspiring them to want to be like you. Here are two programmes to get you started.
The Researchers in Residence programme makes this much easier by training and supporting researchers to go into schools and make the classroom fun, whilst getting across the serious message that doing research in your field (humanities, sciences, technology, whatever) is inspiring, relevant and exciting.
The programme is open to researchers funded directly or indirectly through the Research Councils, RCUK or Wellcome Trust, and the coordinator for the North West is Dr Belinda Bray, based in the Faculty of Life Sciences at Manchester University (though you don’t have to be a Life Scientist or Manchester student to get involved). Full details, including how to contact Belinda, are in the Researchers in Residence website.
I couldn’t really believe this when I heard about it, but don’t worry, no “bush tucker” trials here. If you’re a scientist with a mission to get kids to hear about your research, this is your chance for stardom. No TV appearances required, but you would need to commit to answering questions on-line and competing with other scientists to avoid virtual eviction.
In addition, there are a couple of intern posts currently available, so if you’re passionate about communication and want some eye-catching work experience on your CV, check this one out at “I’m A Scientist“.
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