Listen to this years pupil editor Jennifer talking about her experience.

If we knew then what we know now would you have choosen a different career?
Schools often have links to Scientists, Technologists, Engineers and Mathmaticians who, with a little gentle prompting, would be happy to talk to pupils about their careers. If the pupils then wish to turn those conversations into interviews with photos and send it to the editor we will consider adding it to our magazine.

If you would like a copy of the printed magazine or would like more information about getting involved please email editor@primaryengineer.com

This years editor Jennifer and the Primary Engineer Team would like to thank the pupils of:
Southlands High School A Specialist Technology College Chorley
Newstead Wood Girls School Bromley
St Augustine's High School A Specialist Science College Billington

And the interviewees in this pilot edition! For the full list see below...

Scientists – attendants and lecturers at the solar energy and artificial photosynthesis lectures:

Sir Harry Kroto – Nobel Prize winner for discovery of C60 - Buckminster Fullerene, Julian Whitelegge – Formally a marine biologist, professor of chemistry specialising in proteomics in photosynthesis, Jan Anderson – Formally a teacher in New Zealand, now carries out scientific research in the field of photosynthesis, introduced molecular organisation into the field. Wolfgang Lubitz – Started as an organic chemist, then physical organic chemist, now is Director of the bioinorganic chemistry institute at the Max Planck Society, also lecturer. William Rutherford PHD, works at a French Nuclear Institute, carries out scientific research related to artificial photosynthesis, lecturer. Gary Brundvig – artificial photosynthesis research scientist, lecturer. Chris Pickett – Trained as an electrochemist, moved on to protonated chemistry, devised the equation - e­­­­1/2 ox. = ES + βpl. Also lecturer. David Officer – Organic chemist, works with the concept of molecular logic devices. Lecturer. Jim Grätzel – biochemist specifically interested in proteins and chloroplasts, Head of plant biology at Berkley where he investigates photosynthesis. Michael Grätzel – Inventor of the solar cell, lecturer.

Engineers and other areas:

Darren Turner – British touring driver, currently races for Aston Martin, Brendan Connor – On the chair of Cenex which is committed to reducing carbon emissions in cars. Also was in the Navy where he learnt how to fly a helicopter. Thomas East – Oxford Cherwell valley college lecturer, lectures mainly in motor sport engineering. Julia Barfield – Accomplished architect, set up a business with her husband called “Marks Barfield” which designed the London Eye. Scott Philips – Electrics technician. Kay Negandra – civil engineer specialsing in sewage and water works – pipe lines. Involved in the 2012 Olympics. Won the British Expertise Individual of the Year 2006 award. Helped rebuild wastewater and sanitation pipes after the boxing day tsunami. Daniel Welsh – motor sports racer, currently involved formula Renault. Paul Veal – principle calibration engineer for prodrive. Develops and calibrates cars such as Aston Martin Vanquish. Sarah Pullen – Young Female Engineer of the Year.Erik Fairburn – Engineer and now founder of ecurie25 (e25) super car club. Dr Ian Pearson – Minister for science and innovation.