EXPLORING THE CULTURE OF SCIENCE
As I entered into the world of science, I quickly realised how little I actually knew. Scientists take on a very precise, methodical approach to their work, oftentimes doing repeat testing to ensure their results are correct. Within the first month of my placement, the exposure to the science world was insane. Words and terms I had never been exposed to, but would soon become a part of my every day language (catch me googling ‘nematode’ on the first day); hours spent at sites doing field work, almost equal to the amount of time spent in the lab (which almost became a second home). By the end of my first month, I was living and breathing science . Working alongside scientists and PhD students, I noticed and picked up a lot. Communication was highly valued, especially within the labs. If something broke or went wrong (which it did — broken beakers and an incident involving the lab flooding!), best practice was to communicate. Procedures were set in place to keep everyone safe, and there ...