Dr. Ayoa Fernández tells us about ther job as a Scientist in Cork (Ireland)

1. How to become a Scientist
Cómo convertirse en científic@
24/09/2014
Dr. Ayoa Fernandez

2. What does a Scientist do?
Research (Investigación): Use experiments to learn
about the natural world
Examples:
Chemist = Químic@
Biologist = Biólog@
Physicist = Físic@
Astronomer = Astrónom@
Archaeologist = Arqueólog@
…

3. Skills
Curious
Team player
Knowledge
Maths,
Chemist,
Biology…
ENGLISH!!!
Creative
Objective
Critical thinker

4. How I became a Scientist
Primary School
High School
Degree: Chemical Engineering
Master: Food Biotechnology
Ph.D.

5. The Irish Experience

6. The Irish Experience
Population: 4.5M (1/10 Spanish Pop.)
Ireland: “The Emerald Isle” – Mild temperatures and
frequent rainfall
Celtic roots

7. The Irish Experience
Moorepark Food Research Centre

8. The Irish Experience
Moorepark Food Research Centre
Farms (granjas)

9. The Irish Experience
Moorepark Food Research Centre
Labs (laboratorios)

10. The Irish Experience
Moorepark Food Research Centre
Pilot plant (planta piloto)

11. The Irish Experience
Infant nutrition
Healthy Cheeses
Sport Nutrition
Bioactive compounds

12. The Irish Experience

13. Thanks for your attention!!!