10/23/2026
🧪🔬 **REP YOUR SCIENCE FRIDAY!** 🥼🔥
**From Crime Scene Investigator to Petroleum Laboratory Analyst!** Who said a science degree limits you to one career? 👀
This week, Street Forensics is spotlighting **Ciaran “Science” Phillip ()**, a Petroleum Laboratory Analyst at **Bureau Veritas!** 👏🏽
🇰🇳 **DID YOU KNOW?**
Ciaran made history in St. Kitts and Nevis as the **FIRST civilian hired as a Crime Scene Investigator!**
And he didn't stop there!
🔬 Became Manager of his country's FIRST forensic laboratory!
🧪 Worked on over **700 investigations** in the field and laboratory.
⚖️ Testified in court as a recognized expert witness.
🌎 Delivered forensic science presentations across the Caribbean, United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, and South America!
Through his company, **Sure Science Consulting**, he also helps make science more accessible through education and collaboration.
**But here's where his science journey takes another turn!** 👀
In 2024, Ciaran transitioned into the petroleum industry! Today, he uses Analytical Chemistry to test petroleum products and interpret results that help plant operators make informed decisions while meeting regulations.
**Same chemistry background. Different industry. That's the beauty of SCIENCE!** 🔥
💡 **WHAT INSPIRED HIM?**
As a child, Ciaran was always asking WHY! Science became his way of finding answers.
🎓 **HIS ADVICE TO FUTURE SCIENTISTS?**
"Start telling the story of the science you do as soon as you can."
Because every scientist has a story worth sharing!
🎶 **FUN FACT!**
Ciaran played the clarinet and even attended band camp in the United States while in college! 🎵
👏🏽 **Let's show some love!**
At Street Forensics, we're celebrating scientists, their journeys, and the many career possibilities in STEM!
🧬 **SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE!**
🔬 Know a scientist or science educator doing amazing things? Tag them below! They could be our next **Rep Your Science Friday** feature!