Profile
Emma McCabe
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About Me:
I’m a scientist who also enjoys being outside (running and hiking) as well as music (playing the violin and singing) and baking for friends.
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My Typical Day:
I try to get into the lab to make materials. The reactions take a long time (often several days) so there might be a reaction I can investigate to see whether I’ve made what I hoped to make. Sometimes I travel to do experiments in other labs and I collaborate with other scientists around the world. I also teach and enjoy enthusing students about science.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I’ve prepared some teaching resources about materials, and how they behave (some are a bit weird or surprising) and I’d like to make this an interactive online resource that could be used in schools and colleges – particularly since it’s more difficult to visit schools right now.
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Education:
University of Birmingham for undergraduate and PhD degrees
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Qualifications:
GCSEs: 4 A*s, 6 As
A levels: Chemistry, French, Maths, Physics -
Work History:
Part-time teaching assistant at University of Birmingham
Postdoctoral researcher at University of Sheffield
Postdoctoral researcher at Durham University
Lecturer, then Senior lecturer in Chemistry at University of Kent -
Current Job:
Senior lecturer in Chemistry at University of Kent
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My Interview
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Were you ever in trouble at school?
yes...!
What's your favourite food?
curry
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