• Question: How would you promote your job or Forensic Science to interested students?

    Asked by bones to Jamie, Jodie, Kat, Mark, Niamh on 21 Mar 2011 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Jamie Pringle

      Jamie Pringle answered on 16 Mar 2011:

      Hello again bones,

      I would say being a scientist is great fun, having lots of different puzzles to solve, is varied, you can apply your knowledge to new and different real-world scenarios and the job is really rewarding.

      Enough for you?

    • Photo: Niamh Nic Daeid

      Niamh Nic Daeid answered on 16 Mar 2011:

      HI Bones

      Forensic science is an application of scientific disciplines to serve society through helping to deliver justice. it’s a great example of putting theory into practice and being able to make a tangible difference in peoples lives. The job is very varied and involves a lot of teamwork and interaction with others.

    • Photo: Mark Hill

      Mark Hill answered on 17 Mar 2011:

      Hello again Bones,
      Excuse this reply if it is similar to ones that I have already given you. Is it to test me for how much I really do enjoy my role?

      Here we go.

      I really believe and enjoy going in to schools and colleges, to lecture to students and young people on my aspects of forensic science, physics and maths, to show how the sometimes ‘boring’ maths and science is needed and found in the ‘real world’. After the lecture, I skid my Police Galaxy across a car park or playground, give the students a few fictitious witness statements and ask them to investigate the ‘collision scene, by photographing it, measuring it, reading the statements and doing a short report on what has happened, with a little maths.

      What’s nice is that nearly all students really make a big effort, I think because they can relate their science and maths lessons to a real job. I try to make science fun, because if someone enjoys a subject, they generally want to take part in it more and find out more.

      I am really passionate about my job and will willingly include anyone in looking through collision scenes and explaining the evidence, from other colleagues, to press reporters. If they have a camera and I am beside them, then they can’t take photos of me. I’ve got a face for radio!

      Thanks for your unwavering interest.

      Mark.

    • Photo: Jodie Dunnett

      Jodie Dunnett answered on 21 Mar 2011:

      As admissions tutor, I am often required to attend schools and careers fairs and provide information to prospective students about the forensic courses that we offer here at Staffordshire University.

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