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  • Yaning Wu

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    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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  • Tony Sweeting

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  • Tom Ranner

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    I work at a university using maths, physics, biology and computer science to understand how animals move

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  • Stephen Jackson

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    I am married and live with my wife in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. I have one daughter who is a clinical psychologist who specialises in clinical neuropsychology, and I have two grandchildren.

    Outside of work, my interests include horse riding (I have owned horses since the 1990’s and try to ride several times each week), film, food, and most importantly spending time with my grandchildren. I am also teaching myself to play the guitar which is progressing slowly!

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  • Sophie Pain

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    I’m a materials scientist during the day 👩‍🔬, and in the evening I love videogames 🎮, board games 🎲,  gardening 🌳 and trying new foods! 🍴

    I’m originally from south Wales, and I live with my partner in Coventry.

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    If all people on earth started using only eco friendly products how fast could earth go to normal?

  • Sharron Kenny

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    I live with my partner and daughter  in Hexham. I am a Research Scientist during the week and a Farmer at the weekends. I love reading. walking my dogs and Spending time with the sheep, cows and horses.

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    If you could invent a new chemical compound, what would it be and what would it be used for?

  • Scott Lake

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  • Sarah Harbach

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  • Sanya Aggarwal

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  • Samet Şahin

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    I am from Turkey and have lived and worked in three countries (Turkey, the USA, and the UK) before moving to the UK (the second time) to relocate to Lancaster in 2023. I am a chemical engineer and work as a Lecturer at Lancaster University. This means that I do lots of scientific research and higher education teaching. I love being active and try to travel as much as possible. My wife and I love road trips. I love sports activities, especially snowboarding, football, and working out!

     

     

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  • Sameer Alladin

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    I’m a PhD student in Psychology at the University of Bristol; my research is within the area of cognitive neuroscience. Basically, I love studying the brain and behaviour! I’m also a classical musician with a postgraduate degree in music theory and performance diploma in violin. I love music,  cooking, and cats!

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  • Sam Craft

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    I’m a PhD Student at the University of Bath interested in drug and alcohol use and addiction. When I’m not working I’ll either be cooking, or playing/watching football.

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  • Russell Ridge

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  • Precious Owuamalam

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    I live in Belfast, UK. I’m a postdoctoral researcher at Queen’s University, Belfast. Aside from science, I enjoy writing poetry and fiction, watching movies, and playing video games.

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  • Peter Bortlik

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    I live in the North East of England working as a Research Scientist. I love watching and playing sports including Tennis and Football. I also love pizza and crisps and enjoy going to see live gigs and concerts.

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  • Olivia Williams

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    I live in Lancaster where I am an Engineering PhD student! In my own time I love reading, running, crafting and paddle boarding.

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    where did u want to be a scientist

  • Nnenna Ugwuocha

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  • Niki Flaum

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    I live with my husband, 1 year old and 4 year old daughters in Manchester. I work as a medical oncologist 2 days a week, a researcher 2 days a week, and love dancing, reading and travelling!

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  • Michael Taylor

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    My undergraduate degree was in Maths and Physics and I hold a PhD in Nuclear Structure Physics. I’m an academic at the University of Manchester currently working in proton beam therapy, researching and developing novel techniques and technologies to improve proton beam therapy for cancer care.

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    have you ever experienced sexism/racism in your job?

  • Melissa U

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    I live with my partner and two energetic rescue dogs in the north of Scotland.  I love spending time outdoors (my dogs never get tired haha), I’m learning how to get better at taking photographs of wildlife and I’m a chocoholic!

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    As AI and machine learning continue to advance, what do you see as the most pressing ethical challenges we face in

  • Marie-Angelique Deschamps

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    I am French, I live with my partner in Macclesfield. During the week, I am a process chemist, and on weekends, I love going for walks in the forest and meeting with my friends in Manchester !

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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

  • Kimberley Robson

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  • Jonathan Shaw

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    I am a full time Scientist living in London – doing research and development on technologies that help clean the air we breathe! I love music such as Jazz, enjoy gaming, chess and football. 🎶🕹️⚽️

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  • Jonathan Allen

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    I am an engineer living near Bristol.  During the day I work on nuclear power stations to make them work better.  When I’m not at work I like to play music, sports, have fun with my son and watch exciting movies.

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  • John Grasmeder

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    I’m an industrial chemist and materials scientist working on materials used in smartphones, cars, aeroplanes and even in people’s bodies. When I’m not working I like cycling, cooking and motor racing.

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    how much do you like your jobs what are the pros and cons?

  • Jess Gallacher

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    I’m an environmental consultant based in London. I love to keep active and to travel the world, especially when it means I get to go scuba diving.

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  • Jenny Wong

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  • James McMullan

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  • Jack Webb

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    Hi, I’m Jack! I live in Macclesfield, near Manchester. I attended the University of Nottingham from 2018 to 2022 studying Chemistry and now work as an analytical scientist!

    I enjoy hiking in the Peak District, video games and have taken up playing the drums.

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  • Iain Brownlee

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    I live in Newcastle and work as a nutrition researcher. I like quizzes and fanciful clothes.

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    What chemicals in an onion makes you cry?

  • Hannah Slack

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    I’m a research psychologist at King’s College London. I love crochet, painting, gaming, and belly dancing!

    Status: Hi there! I can't wait to hear from you!

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  • Hamish Cavaye

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    I love computer games and board games as well as cooking, brewing my own beer, and using one of my three telescopes to take photos of planets and galaxies.

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  • Fran Biggin

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    I live in Cumbria with my wife and our dog Meg. I’m currently working in health research and work from home. In my spare time I love to play TTRPGs – Table Top Role Playing Games – like Dungeons and Dragons, and TCGs – Trading Card Games – like Magic:The Gathering.

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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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  • Debbie Guest

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    I live in Suffolk with my husband, two sons (aged 8 and 11), a dog, four horses, a cat, a chicken, two guinea pigs and a hamster.

    I’m passionate about horses and feel very lucky to do research that aims to benefit horse health and welfare.

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    What’s one skill you have that makes you unique?

  • Clare Ashton

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  • Catherine Perry

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    I live in Nottingham and outside of working for the Royal Society of Chemistry, I like to sing and perform in musicals 🎭 I also love forensic science, travel and reading!

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    What skills or qualities do you find most important for chemical scientists to develop in order to succeed in their

  • Carlotta Porzio

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  • Boatemaa Ofori-Frimpong

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  • Bethany Husband

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    I live in Loughborough with a couple of people from work. I work at a University as a researcher, spending my days in a chemical lab. When I’m not in the lab, I love baking cakes, playing board games and trying new crafts!🎨

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  • Bernice Ridley

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    I’m a cosmetic scientist, I have worked for many years and am passionate about cosmetic science and education!

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  • Benjamin Foster

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    I currently live in Longsight, near Manchester. I am a protein biochemist so spend most of the day in the lab near The Christie hospital. I’m often found running in South Manchester or out with my dog, Juno, on walks in the local parks.

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  • Barbera Cimadoro

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  • Arno Kraft

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    I am German and went to school and university in Germany. Moved to the UK in 1999 and work as a lecturer in Chemistry.

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  • Anna Metzger

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  • Andrew Lyon

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    Hi, I’m Andrew.  I live with my partner, 2 dogs, 2 guinea pigs and a rabbit.  I work for the Environment Agency and in my spare time I write and produce music and also write about all things music on my website.

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  • Alyson Downham

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    I’m an electrical/ electronic engineer, working as a Delivery manager/ scrum master on various railway projects, supporting various STEM activities where I can.  I enjoy baking, getting out and about and going camping with my family.

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  • Alexandre Rossi Paschoal

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  • Alejandro Allo

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    Hi! I’m Alex. I live in London, where I do my PhD at the Institute of Cancer Research 🔬. Outside the lab I love reading 📚, travelling 🌍 and learning all sorts of new things!

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