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SITES FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED – We have researched websites that support special gifts and talents.

SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY & MATHS SITES

SCIENCE
Institute of Biology

Institute of Biology - www.iob.org

“From student to professor, teacher to lab technician, the IOB has something to offer biologists at all stages of their career. This site includes an excellent education and careers section with lots of learning resources for teachers and helpful articles to stimulate a careers interest.”


Institute of Physics

Institute of Physics - www.iop.org

“The Institute of Physics is a leading international professional body and learned society, established to promote the advancement and dissemination of physics. An attractive easy-to-use site with all you need to know about a career in physics. Do check out the highly informative careers pages at their sister site physics.org.”


Royal Society of Chemistry - www.rsc.org

“The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences. An invaluable resource with direct links to Chemsoc, but do use the drop down ‘RSC Quick Links’ to their extensive and outstanding careers section. Includes special section for parents and guardians following more drop down menus!”


GEOGRAPHY
Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society - www.rgs.org

“With its focus on society and the environment, Geography is one of the most popular subjects in formal education and highly relevant to both life-long learning and fulfilment from travel. Do use the Special Interest drop down menu to reach a wealth of educational and careers information in the Students or Teachers area of the site.”


MATHS
Royal Statistical Society

Royal Statistical Society - www.rss.org.uk

“This RSS site is packed with information for aspiring statisticians. The careers section has extensive resources for meeting educational and career information needs. For example there is support for 11-18, postgraduates and those looking for a career change. Also, don’t miss the ‘A careers as a …’ list which includes eleven different job roles for statisticians.”