If I win the prize money, I would use it to buy fun science props and models related to astrobiology and space chemistry, making learning more interactive and engaging for students. I’d also visit schools to talk about my research, run hands-on experiments, and inspire students to explore the exciting world of science! 🚀🔬
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Pratibha Gautam
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About Me:
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My pronouns are:
She/Her
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My Work:
I am a PhD student working in Geomicrobiological project. My research is aimed to find how unique chemical compounds found in solar system could affect microbial life in oxygen-free environments. My work explores the boundaries of microbiology, computational biology and astrobiology to understand life’s potential beyond Earth.
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I research how certain rare chemicals, commonly found in space, can support the growth of microbes in environments without oxygen. By studying these interactions, I aim to understand whether life could survive in extreme conditions like those on other planets or moons. My work combines microbiology, chemistry and planetary science to explore the possibilities of life beyond Earth! 🌍🔬🚀
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What I'd do with the prize money:
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Funny-Curious-Explorer
What did you want to be after you left school?
A Doctor
Were you ever in trouble at school?
A lot of times
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Pilot or maybe an Astronaut
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Lata Mangeshkar (She's Indian), I like One Direction as well.
What's your favourite food?
Aloo Paratha
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Travel anytime anywhere (for free), Enjoying food without any bad effect on health, Meet famous people
Tell us a joke.
Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she’ll let it go!
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