Why I Became a Research Scientist
1:21
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Research scientist and book author Dr. Kathryn Tristan explains why she became a research scientist.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: STEM-15**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Use the video as part of a career exploration unit. Based on Dr. Tristan’s answer, are students interested in being a research scientist? Why or why not? What more would they like to know about the career? Have them research and report their findings.
*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
