Biologist Profile

Historical and Present

You need to find a zoologist who works in their field and interview them either by telephone, through email, or in person.

Introduce yourself as a high school biology student who needs to do a report on zoological careers, and ask them if you can have a few minutes of their time to interview them. You may want to take a tape recorder, or ask them to speak slowly so that you can take notes.

Make sure the following questions are answered in your report:

Name:
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Family Background:(Number of brothers/sisters, information about their family and upbringing)
When did they first become interested in biology?
What do they do at their job?
What type of education/training was necessary to do their job?
What do they like most about their job?
What is the most difficult part of their job?
What is their yearly slary?
Do they have or contribute to any publications? (have they written any books, or write for journals etc?)
Ask them their definition of science?
What hobbies do they have?

Address/phone number where I can confirm that you've done the interview.

There is no such thing as TOO much information, but make sure you have answered all of the questions above.

People you might want to ask are: Veterinarians, research scientists, zoo keepers, museum curators, environmentalists, scientists on the Internet, animal rehabilitators etc.

Make sure that you are always polite, that you call or visit when you say you will, that you speak clearly, and that you say Thank You for the Interview.

Type your report on 8.5"X11" paper, and turn it in on or before Friday May 24th.