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  • Yaning Wu

    About Me:

    I live with several stuffed animals in Cambridge. I’m a PhD student in public health during the day and play music and spend too much time watching fun things online in the evenings!

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  • Stuart Harper

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  • Steve Markham

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    Hi, I’m Steve and I live in Newcastle upon Tyne. I’m a contract engineer this means that I work for many different companies all around the UK so I’m often away from home. I enjoy music – I play keyboards and I love to sing karaoke, even if others don’t particularly like to hear me!

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    If Iโ€™m interested in the same job youโ€™re doing, what can I do?

  • Scott Acton

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    I am a scientist from the USA, living in Edinburgh for a year or so. I work at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. My wife (Heidi) volunteers with an organization that serves young mothers.

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  • Sarah Chard

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  • Sam Gilbert

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    I live in Solihull (near Birmingham) with my husband, 15 year old Son, 13 year old Daughter and our rescue Dog. I work for a Construction Company in an Information Technology role and I am currently studying towards a Masters Degree. I enjoy doing Ballet, Karate, reading and playing computer games in my spare time.

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  • Sally Schofield

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    I live in Nottingham with my partner and rescue dog Roxy. I’m a Laboratory Technician at the University of Nottingham, and in my spare time I enjoy walks with Roxy and supporting the Nottingham Panthers as a season ticket holder.

     

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    How did you know that being a scientist was right for you

  • Ruth Aldred

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    I am a nuclear physicist. My job involves modelling nuclear reactors and demonstrating that they are safe to operate. I love travelling, exploring and reading.

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  • Rebecca Williams

    About Me:

    Hello there! My name is Rebecca and I live in Cambridge where I’m also studying for a PhD in neuroscience. In my spare time I enjoy playing games (of the video, board and card variety) as well as performing in theatre shows. My claim to fame is that I once sang for Kate Bush while dressed as a pirate.

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  • Rebecca von Hellfeld

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    Hi, my name is Rebecca! I am a marine biologist and am super passionate about saving the ocean! ๐Ÿณ I live in Aberdeen, Scotland, with my dog Scoby (a wild springer spaniel who can make the cutest face to get out of all sorts of trouble! ๐Ÿถ) and my partner. In my spare time I love being out and about, enjoying the sun (when we get it…), or spending time with friends.

    I look forward to reading your questions and maybe one or two of you want to be a marine biologist as well by the end! ๐Ÿฌ

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    what’s your favourite marine animal.

  • Rachel Dimond

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  • Paul Wiggins

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    I live near Durham with my wife and two kids. I am an analytical chemist working near Middlesbrough. I love reading fantasy books and playing table tennis, and I am a member of my local church.

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    Have you ever failed in an experiment?

  • Niamh Topping

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    I live with my partner in Birmingham. I love music and I’m always at concerts, or I’m off on an adventure as I love travelling and visiting new places. I’m learning to crochet, but I also enjoy indoor climbing, watching Great British Bake Off and reading.

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    Is being a scientist needed in being a astronaut and has it got to do with anything in space

  • Natalie Burden

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  • Matthew Edwards

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    I currently live in Abingdon just outside of Oxford. For my job I test and help develop genetic medical tests, I’m involved in with a local musical theatre society and am completing a part-time Masters online.

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  • Luke Humphrey

    About Me:

    I’m an astrophysics graduate ๐ŸŒ  from Hull ๐ŸŸ, working on fusion energy research โš›๏ธ. Outside of work, I like gaming ๐ŸŽฎ๐ŸŽฒ, walking the dogs ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿž๏ธ, and movie nights ๐ŸŽฅ.

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    Would you say you’re happy with the career choice you made? If not, what path do you now think you would have rather

  • Luke Fountain

    About Me:

    I am from the UK but live with my wife in Orlando, Florida. I am a plant scientist and work at NASAโ€™s Kennedy Space Center. I love space, Star Wars, theme parks, and watching rocket launches!

     

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    if your career was a food what food would it be

  • Lucia Montero

    About Me:

    Iโ€™m a cancer researcher from Spain currently living in Manchester. In my free time I love reading fantasy books, travelling and going to musicals!

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    How did you know that being a scientist was right for you

  • Kirsty Ross

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    I love crafting (mostly quilting, sewing, crochet and gardening) and I’m slowly teaching my two girls (10 and 13 .y.o.) how to do it too. I live in the Central Belt of Scotland near the Kelpies. I’ve worked at 4 of Scotland’s 16 universities and have done a lot of commuting!

    Status: Ask me anything!

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  • Kirsten Johnson

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    I am a forester. I talk to people with land and design woodlands and hedgerows to suit their plans, also making sure the planting is right for the environment. I organise the planting and then inspect sites to make sure all the planting was done correctly.

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  • Jenny Roberts

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    I live in Lancaster with my husband and 3 kids. I’m a lecturer in mechanical engineering, so I teach students ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ but I also do exciting research…like make homes for bumblebees ๐Ÿโ€‹, help amputees drive lorries ๐Ÿš› and look at how nature can inspire design! I love cycling, especially up big hills โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธโ€‹…but engineering is my super power ๐Ÿฆธโ€‹!

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  • Jacob Kegerreis

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  • Isobelle Barnes

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  • Indranil Banik

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  • Henson Lee Yu

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    I grew up in the Philippines and i’m a biomedical scientist currently based at the University of Cambridge. When I’m at home cooking or doing chores, i can’t help seeing the science in everything ๐Ÿ™‚

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    how is it like being a scientist

  • Henrietta Hegedus

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    Iโ€™m an engineer from Hungary, now living in the UK. I help build parts for helicopters.

    I started as an apprentice, and now I love showing others how cool engineering can be!

    I enjoy learning languages, trying new foods, going to car events and gsming with my partner.

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  • Hayley Pincott

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    I have my hands full at home with 3 boys so any spare time I have I try to relax. I like to draw and read to relax.

    Status: Associate Practitioner - I turn biopsies into slides so pathologists can help doctors diagnose and treat patients

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    Latest Question:
    how cloes are you to curing canncer

  • Grace Callaghan

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    I love everything from reading to rock climbing,ย  musicals to mystery movies, and ballet to baking.

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  • Giorgia Perri

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    I live in a little studio flat and work from home. In the day, I am a nutrition researcher and in my spare time, I’m still a bit of nerd, I love reading about health, lifting heavy weight and going on woodland walks, sprinkled with a bit of heavy metal music!

     

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    If Iโ€™m interested in the same job youโ€™re doing, what can I do?

  • Gillian Hunter

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    Hello!ย  I’m Gillian and I live on the west coast of Scotland with my husband and two children.ย  I’m a lecturer in molecular biology during the day and after-work I keep busy with a variety of things – including triathlon and driving my kids around!

     

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  • Fiona Mccullough

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  • Festus Ejikemeuwa

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    I live with my wife and two children in Royston Herts. I am a Control and Instrument Engineer by background but have now transitioned into Project Management.

    I play football and table tennis and I love to also watch – a Manchester City fan.

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  • Erminia Romano

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    Hi! I am Erminia and I come from Naples, the place in Italy where PIZZA was born.

    I am a Biologist and I currently do cancer research.

    In my free time I like to go to the gym and bake cakes for my friends.

     

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  • Emma Reilly

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  • Emily Stonelake

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    I’m a PhD student living in Cardiff, and as well as being a researcher I’m also a musician and love playing the piano and going to all the gigs I can!

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  • Emily Shackleton

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    I live in Warrington where I work as an experimental scientist/engineer ๐Ÿ™‚

    I sing and play piano, and I also enjoy aerial hoop!

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  • Emily Brogden

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    I live near Cambridge with my partner, and I work as an Advanced Polymer Scientist. I enjoy running, reading, and growing plants.

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  • Eloisa Brook

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    I live with my partner , 2 children and 2 cats in a small town in Hertfordshire. My children are 13 and 9 and go to the same middle school.

    We recently went to Disneyland Paris which was so much fun.

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  • Ella Ray

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    I live in Bedford, and moved here for my job. Originally, I am from the Midlands and I studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Nottingham. I am a Process Engineer and, outside of work, I love to be creative such as painting and baking. I also like reading, watching films and going to the gym.

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  • Dominic Willcox

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    I live in Edinburgh with my partner and two little cats (Beansprout and Parsnip). I’m a chemistry lecturer, but I also rock climb, cycle, play video games, and play keyboard in a band!

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  • Darren Milo

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  • Daniel Moise

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    Travelling physicist that likes to figure out what subatomic particles are all about. Massive foodie and outdoors enthusiast. Ask me about cool bass lines.

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  • Claire Price

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    I love to tell jokes and love nothing better than to hear a new one!

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  • Chon I Kam

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    I live with my partner in Dundee, Scotland. I am a mathematical biologist. When I am not solving equations, I am probably playing computer games. I do (occasionally) touch grass though!

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  • Ching Sieu Tay

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  • Charlotte Clay

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  • Calum Cunningham

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    I’m a nuclear materials scientist living with my partner in Oxfordshire. I enjoy sports and exercise, especially rugby and running,ย  and I love travelling, but I also love sitting at home on my PlayStation or reading a good book!

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  • April Cridland

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    I am an antimatter physicist, working at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. I am a practical person who likes to design and build things. Outside of work, I mostly chase my toddler around until bedtime.

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  • Anita Richardson

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    I am a mum to two young children. I am a Scientist that works in the dark making products that respond to light. The products I make turn into pictures taken with a camera. I enjoy yoga, being outdoors, dancing and arts and crafts.

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  • Ana Pereira

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