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  • Thomas Hitchcock

    About Me:

    Hi I’m Tom! I live in Tokyo, and enjoy travelling and seeing new places, meeting new people, and finding new animals. I play football, watch basketball, and love cooking and eating in equal measure.

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  • Stuart Harper

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  • Stephanie Bayne

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    I am interested in educating the clinical physiology scientists of the future! In my spare time I love make music, tasty food and enjoy walking in nature.

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  • Sandhya Pisharody

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  • Russ Francis

    About Me:

    I am a project manager working to deliver high-tech products. in the past I have worked designing silicon chips, set-top-boxes, digital cameras and phones. Right now Iโ€™m working on products which will bring great internet experience to train passengers in the UK and across the world โ€“imagine everyone in your carriage all watching high-def Netflix, Youtube or iPayer at the same time.

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  • Russell Ridge

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  • Rebecca Brociek

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    I live in Nottingham and enjoy travelling to other countries to try their food and see nature. I am a science researcher in the day and work in a pub in the evenings. On the weekend, I like to meet my friends for coffee, go to the gym or sing karaoke (although I’m a terrible singer!).

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    Latest Question:
    how has being a scientist affected your life? @all

  • Rachel Findlay-Robinson

    About Me:

    I live in Glasgow although I’m originally from north-east Wales. I teach at a university ๐ŸŽ“ on lots of different topics, but my favourite is animal welfare and behaviour ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฆ. When I’m not teaching, I like spending time in the mountains ๐Ÿ”, running, riding my bike or dipping in Scotland’s beautiful lochs (or lakes).

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    Latest Question:
    Do you need maths to be a scientist?

  • Rachel Edwards

    About Me:

    I’m a physicist, and I do research into how to use sound waves to keep things safe. I teach university students about how different materials behave, and how to do electronics. I have two small kids and love making them new clothes with things like space unicorns on them.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you think that the world will have a tech-based surface one day?

  • Polly Osborne

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    I’m an electrical engineer based in Birmingham and very passionate about green energy and tackling climate change. I also love dance, yoga, crochet and outdoor adventures.

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  • Paul Dove

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    I live in Surrey but originally come from Leeds. I am a semi-retired Research & Development leader who now does a bit of consulting as a side hustle. I am a keen golfer, support a couple of charities and love cooking.

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    Latest Question:
    What is your favorite product you have created /helped create?

  • Natasha Pushkin

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    Originally from Essex/East London I now live in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire with my husband and cat Varjaka.

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    Have you ever been in a planetarium?

  • Monet Powell

    About Me:

    I live in London and enjoy baking in my spare time.๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿง๐Ÿช. My current role is in software development and I love solving problems.

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  • Mei-Li Holmberg

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    I’m currently based in Geneva as a particle physicist at CERN. Whenever I have spare time and not feeling lazy, I will go out for a hike, ski, or ride my bike. When I do feel lazy, I sit at home and knit. Sometimes I play the guitar very badly too.

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    Latest Question:
    What was that got you to your positions; good grades, your own curiosity, or both?

  • Maria Price

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    I am a Final Year PhD student. I currently live in the centre of Birmingham and so spend a lot of my free time walking along the canals in Birmingham or travelling to new cities in the UK and Europe โœˆ.

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    what kind of things do i need to put on my university college statements

  • Marc Amoyel

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    I’m French and British and grew up speaking both languages. I live in North London where I go for long walks with my dog, Mouse (who’s very tall and not at all mouse-like).

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  • Luke Humphrey

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    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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    why do we itch

  • Liz Barron-Majerik

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    I always loved plants (their beautiful diversity and use in medicine) and was very jealous that my mum seemed to know all their names. So I studied all the sciences at school, then went to Edinburgh to study Botany (called plant science these days).

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  • Lisa Russell

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    I live in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with my husband and two young boys. We love to be outdoors as a family either walking or riding our bikes. I have an allotment and love to grow fruit and veg.

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    whats ur least favoute subjets

  • Lindsey Compton

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  • Lauren Graham

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    I am originally from Canada, but live and work in Exeter! I spend my working hours managing an inorganic chemistry lab that tests drinking water as well as waste water. In my free time I hang out with my dog Florence and like to take her to the beach to swim.

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    would you call yourself successfull?

  • Katie Lightfoot

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    I am a generally happy person who loves to learn and share my passion for psychology! I am a mum to a 8 year old and 6 year old who keep me very busy. I love swimming, walking, cycling, dancing and doing fun outdoor things with my family. I also love to talk about anything and everything!

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  • Kathryn Walker

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    I live in Kendal with my young family. Iโ€™m a Process Engineer by day and (when I get a chance!) enjoy yoga, fell walking, travelling and cooking.

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  • Josie McPherson

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  • Joanne Eaves

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    I live in Nottingham with my husband and two young children. Half my time I spend conducting research, reading and writing, and the other half going to children’s groups, clubs and activities ๐Ÿ™‚

    In my spare time (nil!) I enjoy swimming, reading and catching-up with friends. I’m a little rusty, but I can still beat my husband at golf!

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  • Jess Hawkins

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    I live in Birmingham with my partner Harry. We are both studying for PhDs in Chemistry. In the evenings I go climbing, practise yoga, and I crochet! I love reading, and watching Parks and Recreation

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  • Jana Aref

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    I was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. I moved to London 5 years ago, and I love living here (especially when the sun is out)! I enjoy reading, yoga, and most of all being in the lab ๐Ÿ™‚

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  • Jack Hughes

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    I live in Bristol with other apprentices, studying aerospace engineering (If this counts as being a scientist but I’ll leave that up to you!). I like volunteering, hiking and getting out of the house!

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    Do the subjects you chose for you GCSEs important for your job?

  • Fraser Smith

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    I live in Norwich. I’m a teacher and researcher during the day. In the evening I love to play guitar, read books and hang out with my wife and son.

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  • Emmeline Brown

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    I live in London. I’m a medical researcher at a University where I use AI to study diseases of the eye. In my free time I like to make ceramic pottery, do painting, and see live music!

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  • Elysia Jewett

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  • David Threlfall

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    I live on the edge of the Peak District, near Derby with my Wife and 2 Teenagers

    I love running, swimming and climbing mountains. My favourite science experiments go bang!

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  • Dapeng Wang

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    I have been living in a few places in the UK and I love travelling around the world.

    I am a bioinformatics researcher and I am a big fan of classical music and movies.

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  • Daisy Shearer

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    I’m a PhD student 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.

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  • Cliff Williams

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    I am and engineer who lives in Manchester. I work at customer sites all over the UK.
    Outside of work I enjoy being with my grand children, swimming, martial arts, dancing and watching sport.

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  • Claudia Martinho

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    I am a plant scientist and I am originally from Portugal! Now I live in Dundee with my partner and I work for the University of Dundee as a lecturer at the James Hutton Institute.

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  • Cher-Pheng Ooi

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  • Charlotte Wessels

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    Hiya!

    I live in Buckinghamshire with my husband, cat and dog. I love to dress up for work, and enjoy working in London.

     

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  • Beth Probert

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    I live in the North East of England, just outside Middlesbrough, with my husband. I’m a PhD Student who loves space, and I’m Scout and love spending my time hiking in the hills. I love running, reading, and playing board games!

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  • Barak Gilboa

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    I live and work in Oxford.

    I’m an imaging expert by day and an avid parent of two children ages 7 and 9 the rest of the time.

    I love travelling, hiking and meeting new people and new cultures.

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  • Audrey Rago

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    I live in London, but I am originally from Boston, USA. I am a Sustainability Engineer, so I spend most weekdays at a manufacturing plant, and in the evenings I love to dance (I’m currently learning Salsa), read, and spend time with friends. On the weekends I like to get outside, whether it’s cycling, walking or jogging, and in the winter I love to go skiing.

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  • April Cridland Mathad

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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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  • Anna Nicholson

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  • Anna Hills

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    I am a Technical Project Manager working on fusion energy. Outside of work I love fencing (yes, with swords!), gardening, crochet and sewing.

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  • Angela Douglas

    About Me:

    I live in the Scottish Highlands, north of Inverness and have been a forester for over 30 years and love it!ย  Luckily, often I can take my dog(s) with me ๐Ÿ™‚ย  I enjoy being outside, walking, gardening and have started to re-learn to play the piano!

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  • Andrew Gartside

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    I’m a researcher, with a PhD in forensic chemistry, living in Glasgow. I’m passionate about finding out about the causes of climate change. When I’m not working I love doing anything that’s outside! My favourite hobbies are canoeing, hill walking and skiing.

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  • Amy Moram

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    I live on the Isle of Wight and work in sustainability.ย  I love walking my dog on the beach with my 3 children and husband.

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  • Adriana D'SOUZA

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    I live with my husband and daughter in Bristol. I’m an engineer working for planes in the landing gear department and I like playing basketball. I love reading and listening to the radio. We all love a good sushi in our house.

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  • Adil Coktas

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  • Abdullah Iqbal

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    I’m neuroscientist, podcast host and science writer. Most of all I’m someone who is always learning and trying to help others in what way I can

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