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  • Tim Chapman

    About Me:

    I live with my family, in Stone Staffordshire, located between Stafford and Stoke.

    I am a Cyber Security Technical Consultant by day but also an active STEM Ambassador and run my own Code Club at a middle school my own daughters used to attend.

    I try to keep fit and enjoy running and going to the gym.

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  • Thomas Wells

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    I live in London with my boyfriend and two cats. I recently finished a PhD in plants and now my job is to help people better understand science.

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    As a student who hasn’t been in school, can I study that course in the uni?

  • Tade Elesheku

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    I live in north London, Enfield. I’m essentially a jack of all trades when it comes to work, but for enjoyment, I run track (100m & 200m) for a local club. I support Arsenal and, play fifa at times!

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  • Shivani Coleman

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    I’m a software engineer who loves building cool things with code and solving real-world problems through technology.

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  • Sam Cartwright

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    I live in Nottingham and work at the University of Nottingham. I’m currently a PhD student in Mechanical engineering. In my spare time I regularly compete in Olympic-style archery and I enjoy a range of crafts including woodworking, metalworking and electronics.

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  • Rouzana Pulikkal Thumbayil

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    I am a scientist working in Johnson Matthey, Reading. I work Monday to Friday from around 9 to 4.30 in the office and the rest of the time I spend with my family. I love Chemistry and teaching or tutoring, more than that I love inspiring or motivating others. I live with my husband and my two beautiful kids in Reading. I don’t have any other close relatives in the UK. Luckily I have many good friends around me.

    Until my masters, I studied in India and then moved out of the country with my husband. I am Muslim, as you can see from (I belive you can guess) the profile picture with me wearing hijab. One year in Norway, 6-7 years in Denmark and finally settled in the UK. I did my PhD from Denmark.

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  • Rosie Watts

    About Me:

    I live with my two cats in Hampshire. I’m an infectious disease scientist in the day 👩🏻‍🔬 and a gamer in the evenings 🎮. I love travelling, Rihanna, and art! ✈️🎵🎨

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    What inspired you to do what you do today? Did you choose to do microbiology because of what’s happening in today’s

  • Ricarda Beckmann

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  • Rebecca Warrilow

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    I’m currently studying abroad in Canada. I’m a planetary science PhD student and I love Mars, going on outdoor adventures, and spending time with my dog!

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  • Rachel Dimond

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  • Rachael Croft

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    I live in a charming seaside town named Hartlepool with my partner and our two kids.

    By day, I work as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, but when the evening rolls around and on weekends, I love to dive into my sewing machine, whipping up clothes and fun little projects. I also make sure to soak up the sun at the beach and hang out with family and friends whenever I can.

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  • Penny Timpert

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    I’m a polymer science technologist and I’m a mum of three teenage boys. I grew up outside Chester, handy for the mountains of Snowdonia and the seaside. I love hiking and being in the water. Luckily I work in Switzerland now so both are still close by!

     

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    Hello! I was on the session that just ended and I wanted to ask what resources you can recommend to further understand

  • Oznur Apsimon

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    I am a physicist from the University of Manchester. I design machines that accelerate electrons up to the speed of light.

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  • Oyinkansola (Oyin) Olotu

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    🙋🏾‍♀️My name is Oyin and I am Nigerian and Scottish. I moved to Scotland when I was 7 and lived there for most of my life. I am a Food Research student in Reading 🍴👩🏾‍🔬 .

     

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  • 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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    how do astormots apear

  • Matt Priestley

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  • Martin McMahon

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    I live and work for my own company in Cambridgeshire. I’m mad about rugby and support Northampton Saints, but I’m also fascinated by gardening and the environment.

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    Latest Question:
    If you have worked with both small companies and huge global multi-national companies. Did you notice a difference in

  • Madison Goforth

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    I am from Tucson, Arizona in the US. I currently study at the University of Oxford studying bacteria that cause us harm. I like to read and do slow pitch softball on the weekends.

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  • Luke Fountain

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

     

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    Have you been to nasa?

  • Louise Smith

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  • Lola McAuley

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  • Leeza Pickering

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    I am from County Durham, North East England. When I am not in the laboratory or collecting data from lakes in the arctic, I love spending time with my horses and dogs going on adventures and hiking.

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  • Kirsty Carey

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    Originally from the Isle of Man, I now live near Nottingham with my Husband. we love cooking, watching movies and exploring new places.

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  • Kirsten Hawkins

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    I live with my husband in York. I’m a chemistry researcher in the day 👩‍🔬 and enjoy baking and cooking in my free time! I have two cats sirius and timmy and also a puppy called luna!

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    Latest Question:
    have you ever thought of quitting science or even getting a diffrent job

  • Kay Dewhurst

    About Me:

    I am from Manchester 🐝 and live there with my partner and two cats 🐈‍⬛. Actually, my current job is in Cumbria at the Dalton Cumbrian Facility, so I live there during the week and travel home at weekends. I’ve previously worked at Lancaster University, Manchester University, Daresbury Laboratory and CERN (the home of the Large Hadron Collider). I like yoga, wildlife and sci-fi/action films. I am also a scuba diving instructor.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you like science and you speak to other people at school about science about space about earth?

  • Kathryn Howells

    About Me:

    I live in Portishead (close to Bristol) with my husband and 2 sons, aged 16 and 13, although originally I’m from Swansea. I’m a Pharmaceutical statistician but did work for a period of time in the marketing department  of a Bank. I love yoga, ski-ing and watching rugby (however I’m not enjoying watching Wales play rugby at the moment) and surfing… it usually stems around what my sons are interested in doing really!

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  • Kate Whyles

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    I live in Nottingham, the land of Robin Hood. I am a digital innovation and development coach and a UK Minecraft Education Ambassador. ⛏ I have two black and white cats called Chas and Dave,😺 😸who are very funny and play with each other all the time, and at the weekends, I love going on muddy walks.

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  • John Easton

    About Me:

    Some people think I work in IT.  Really though I get to ‘play’ with cool technology, use it to solve interesting problems and get paid to do that 🙂

    I have a family (a wife, two sons and cats) and we live in Hampshire.  I’m a big fan of Lego (especially Spike and Serious Play) and a long-distance trail runner in my spare time.

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    how does random access memory work and why is there a shortage.

  • Jayne Roberts

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    I am an environmental safety scientist and I live with my family  in Northamptonshire. I enjoy playing netball and gardening. I have a cat called Bessie.

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  • Ifeanyi Nmecha

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  • Hitesh Boghani

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    I’m dad to two young kids who love going to school! I do mathematical models and simulations at work. I love walking, cycling and making fun projects using useful parts from waste electronics/electrical items.

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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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    Latest Question:
    If I’m interested in the same job you’re doing, what can I do?

  • Georgina Weeks

    About Me:

    Born in London, live in Hertford. Evenings and spare time largely spent with the family dog and getting lots of walking done. Spend time helping friends and family and enjoy my own space relaxing in solitude at home. A mathematical and scientific mind and enjoy the science of people too.

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  • David Feitschinger

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  • David Dixon

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  • Daisy Shearer

    About Me:

    I’m a postgraduate researcher in experimental quantum physics who drinks way too many cups of tea ☕ When I’m not in the lab I like to read, bake, knit and play with my cat. I love cosy games like animal crossing, pokemon, stardew valley, and genshin impact 🎮

    Status: Thanks everyone for all of your amazing questions! I had a great time over the past month 😊

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  • Courtney Povey

    About Me:

    Hi All,

    I live in a small town near Oxford where I work as a research scientist. In my free time I enjoy long walks in the countryside with my dog and going to the gym 🐶 🏞️

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  • Chia-Hsin Chen

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    I live with my partner and my daughter in Reading. I am a research scientist in a sustainable chemical company. I like musicals, TV series, and travel!

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  • Charlotte Heaven

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    I live just outside Greater Manchester with my partner and dog. Outside of work I am usually found out riding my horse or out at country shows with the dog.

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  • Charlie Taylor

    About Me:

    I’m a PhD researcher living in Cardiff (with my hamster, Thorin, and my partner who is also a conservation biologist). I love all wildlife and am currently researching the mountain chicken frog, which lives in the Caribbean! When I’m not in the field, the lab, or coding, I will likely be reading my favourite books or listening to Taylor Swift 🙂

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    Latest Question:
    what or who inspired you to become a scientist?

  • Charles Michie

    About Me:

    I am a PhD genetics researcher living in Oxford all the way from New Zealand. I love sports such as rugby, cricket and rock-climbing!

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    what is your favorite expierence you’ve ever been in as a scientist

  • Charles Douch

    About Me:

    I live with my partner in Plymouth. When not working as a project engineer I like to spend my time outside hiking or in the sea.

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  • Aurelia Brzezowska

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    Supporter of women in STEM and cybersecurity enthusiast. I love all things computing and volunteering! I worked in the Digital Project Management team at IKEA, having experience in information security and IT. I also have experience as a cyber analyst at Barclays, including volunteering with the UK Cyber Council and NCCE.

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  • Arshia Keshvari

    About Me:

    Engineering better lives using technology is what I do !

    I’m an unconventional creative who loves making things work using electricity and light⚡, but I’m also a big movie fan 🎬 who enjoys telling stories. When I’m not solving tech problems, you’ll find me writing ✍️, building cool projects 🔧, or playing video games 🎮 with friends!

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  • Anna Maka

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    I live in Beeston, a lovely area in a city called Nottingham, and I work with spiders in the field and the lab 🕷️! I like walking in nature, learning about new plants and animals, and eating pizza.

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  • Amy Smith

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    I live in London with my partner and two cats. I enjoy craft, reading and all things creative.

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  • Alex Ollier

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  • Alex Loch

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  • Alexandre Rossi Paschoal

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  • Alana McNulty

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    I live in Manchester with my partner. I work in the nuclear industry, and my specialisms are radioactive waste and decommissioning, but I’m also part of the Royal Navy Reserves. In my spare time, I love hiking, going out for food and playing sport.

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    Latest Question:
    How do you stay updated on new developments in your field?

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