So, after what seems like no time at all, we’re all starting to think about coming to the end of this rotation and moving onto the next.
Since my last post, I’ve had the opportunity to shadow one of our
Education Coordinators. We have a network of Education Coordinators across the UK, promoting the organisation’s educational activities within specific regions. They work with teachers at all levels to highlight relevant resources and support chemistry departments and outreach activities. I’ve had the chance to attend events aimed at teachers, students interested in teaching as a future career, and
ChemNet events aimed at school pupils.
A full house at the ChemNet Strange ICe event in the Royal Society of Chemistry's Library
I’ve also had the opportunity to take part in a lot of training courses, both as part of the graduate scheme and generally as a member of staff. Over this past rotation, I’ve been to a networking course that I came away from with some tangible actions and tips. I’ve also learnt how to edit Wikipedia articles and had the chance to write
my own article (who knew there were things that aren’t on Wikipedia?!). And I’ve had the chance to learn more about finance, budgeting and business development. The Royal Society of Chemistry puts a lot of emphasis on training and learning new skills, which as a grad you can take full advantage of.
As always on the graduate scheme, during this rotation I’ve had the opportunity to take part in other activities outside my main area of work. I recently had the chance to help at one of our Public Lectures,
The Human Battery. As well as getting the chance to watch the talk, which was an interesting topic – all about energy harvesting, it’s always nice to help with the outreach activities we have going on.
Debbie is a Graduate currently working in the Schools and Colleges team on the Royal Society of Chemistry's Graduate Scheme. To see if we are currently recruiting for the RSC Graduate Scheme click here.
