All Problem solving articles – Page 5
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Feature
Using gestures in the classroom
Harness the power of hands to supercharge students’ retrieval and problem solving and assess their understanding
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Resource
Innovations in packaging
Explore polymers and redox via food wrap innovations with this activity for 11–16 students
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Job profile
Chief technology officer
Cristina helps develop technology that could change lives by extracting disease from the body
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Ideas
Escape the classroom: and explore colour change reactions
In this escape room article, students explore colour change reactions to reveal hidden codes
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Job profile
Analytical chemists, Thames Water
Harsh and Michael describe their vital work keeping the region’s water and sewage systems safe and operational at all times
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Ideas
4 ways to successfully use images in your lessons
Use these strategies to help students grasp and remember abstract concepts
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Job profile
Toxicologist, chemical company
Nicholas discusses his challenging work bringing together scientific fields to ensure that their company’s chemicals are used safely and comply with strict rules and regulations
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Job profile
Nanotoxicologist
Vicki examines how tiny nanomaterials present in everyday products such as medicine, electronics and clothing interact with our bodies to ensure they are safe to use or consume
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Ideas
Escape the classroom: and reveal the properties of materials
Escape room puzzles to introduce students to materials properties
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Job profile
Bioanalytical scientist
Claire’s work involves stress testing new medicines in various stages of drug development to ensure they are robust and reliable before being released onto the consumer market
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Job profile
Analytical chemist
Tilly does research on human breath samples to potentially diagnose conditions like asthma and infectious diseases including cancer
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Associate scientist, pharmaceuticals
Holly develops new medicines at a global pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca alongside completing her degree apprenticeship
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Job profile
Development chemist, printing and inks
Mariam shares how she makes custom inks for their customers so they can safely print on food (like eggs) and food packaging providing vital information to the public
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Job profile
Research assistant
Lewis contributes to cutting-edge scientific research using specialist equipment to potentially diagnose diseases like cancer sooner
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Job profile
Analytical technician, plastics
Celine modifies the molecular structure of plastics so they can biodegrade in the natural environment
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Job profile
Science communicator
Fernando uses his scientific knowledge to explain complex science to the public so they can understand and appreciate the value of these discoveries that are important to their everyday lives
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Job profile
Associate principal scientist, food
Robert builds computer models to predict how different food chemicals will enhance the taste and texture of chocolate, biscuits and other snacks
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Job profile
Patent attorney
Charley explains how he makes an impact by helping inventors get legal protection for their new inventions and medicines