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Dr Julie Watson


        Dr Julie Watson holding a scientific drone

STEM Officer

I am a scientist, teacher and artist. My interest is to combine these skills to inspire young people to engage in the marine environment and sustainable futures.

Contact details:
  • julie.watson@sams.ac.uk
  • +44 (0)1631 559 245


Full description of my responsibilities at ΒιΆΉ΄ε

1. Expand the STEM network to incorporate teachers and other education professionals

2. Develop and deliver STEM engagement activities in schools and at events with a focus on physics, engineering and chemistry

3. Contribute to the development of the STEM hub

4. Lead on outdoor STEM education


Qualifications

1994 - D.Phil How Does the Effect of Elevated Carbon Dioxide Affect Species Rich Grasslands. University of York

2007 - PGDE (Primary), Professional Graduate Diploma in Education. University of Strathclyde/UHI

1989 - BSc(Hons) Biology (Ecology). University of Aberdeen


Relevant employment history

2007 - 2024 - Primary Teacher / Head Teacher. Argyll and Bute Council

1997 - 1999 - Ecologist – Mar Lodge Estate. National Trust for Scotland

1994 - 1997 - Ecologist - Freelance

 

Membership of professional bodies

GTCS – General Teaching Council for Scotland