Careers in Plant Science
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Could a career in Plant Science be for you? Find out all about this exciting area, including what people are doing at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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What questions do we answer in this section?
❔ What is plant science?
Discover what plant science means and learn about some of the important work of plant scientists at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
🤷♀️ What science happens at the Botanics?
Explore some examples of the many different careers there are within the plant science world and the important role of plant scientists in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
🤔 What is it like to be a plant scientist and is it for me?
Find out what it's like to work in plant science and a chance to reflect if it's for you. Plus, develop your understanding of some crucial meta-skills.
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If you accept this task, you will...
🔬 Find out what it's like to go on a scientific field trip
Learn more about what our plant scientists get up to and need to bring on a field trip!
🔎 Put your skills to the test
Practise some important scientific skills.
🧐 Take time to reflect
Reflect throughout the task on what you're enjoying and the skills needed for completing the task successfully.
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Find out what they do and how they got into their career in plant science. Plant scientists spotlighted in this section include:
🌴 Tropical Botanist
💻 Digitisation Informatics Co-ordinator
🧪 Molecular Laboratory Manager
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If you have enjoyed the activities in this online area and would like to keep growing in plant science then check out this bonus section for additional resources and information - just think of all the places you could discover!
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