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  • Verna Dankers

    About Me:

    I teach computers to process language using deep neural networks, which are AI algorithms. My goal is to make the computer mimic the way humans process language, particularly for metaphorical language, such as idioms and proverbs.

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  • Thomas Martin

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    I live in Manchester with my partner and our cat Shadow. I enjoy D&D, video games, cooking, and dancing (Salsa and Bachata!)

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  • Stuart McMillan

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    I live with my wife and daughter in Edinburgh. I’m a researcher in fish nutrition and former chef. I’m a keen hill runner, cook, film buff and fish keeper, meaning a lot of my spare time is spent on a busman’s holiday!

     

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  • Stefania Bormetti

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    I am 27, I live with my fiancΓ© and 3 year old and studied chemistry in university. Im a research and development scientist by day and ice skater by nights. I love sports, dogs and crocheting

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  • Sophie Spinks

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    I live with my boyfriend in Billingham. I am a project manager in the daytime and at night, I love to watch television, listen to podcasts or knit! I have a cat called Alan who loves cuddles and my favourite snack is a kinder bueno

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  • Scott Griffiths

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    I live in Milltimber in north-east Scotland with my wife and two sons. I work in the Geoscience sector for a marine technology company . I play touch rugby, I love hiking in the Scottish mountains and I road and mountain bike.

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  • Sara Golenarges

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  • Samuel Marron

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    I am a researcher in environmental microbiology, this means I am interested in studying microscopic (really small) animals in the natural environment, primarily in fighting the impacts of climate change . I love football and support Middlesbrough FC, I enjoy hiking and running, and I spend my weekends gardening, paddleboarding and scrapbooking.

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  • Rosmita Borthakur

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    Hi, I’m Rosmita and I am a researcher in Chemistry. I love photography and travelling.

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  • Rita Dapaah

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    I live in Cambridge. I am a scientific technicianπŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ working in a research institute. Outside of work, I enjoy crocheting, trying new baking recipes and hiking.

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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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    how has being a scientist affected your life? @all

  • Ravindu Ranaweera

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    I am a PhD researcher in aerodynamics and aeroacoustics (airflow and sound generated by airflow) and work part time for a financial company. I am originally from Sri Lanka and now live in Gateshead with my wife. I love all things sci-fi stuff, travelling and photography.

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  • Rachel Wynn-Sayers

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    I am an Air Quality Scientist living in Sussex with my husband and our two kids, two cats and two reptiles (a Leopard Gecko and a Royal Python). I love animals, nature, walking, going to the gym and doing craft projects.

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  • Rachel Paskell

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  • Pratibha Gautam

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    I’m a PhD student who loves exploring how chemistry and biology interact in space! πŸš€πŸ”¬ When I’m not in the lab, I enjoy binge watching, travelling, and trying new foods. πŸ•πŸ“šπŸŒΏ

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  • Nuno Brito

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    I am a Portuguese PhD student living, studying and researching in Plymouth. I specialize in a branch of Theoretical Physics called Quantum Field Theory, which tries to describe how particles behave and interact with each other. Whenever I am not pushing the boundaries of our physics knowledge, I am either working out or playing (maybe too much) computer games!

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  • Mona-Lisa Kwentoh

    About Me:

    I am curious and a peoples’ person. I love learning about people , places and culture.

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  • Michael Schubert

    About Me:

    I’m a scientist who studies everything from dinosaurs to aliens to the human body – and my job is to help bring those things to life!

    Status: Let's do some science!

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    Have you invented something yet?

  • Meghan Thorneloe

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    I live with my partner in a cottage in Oxfordshire. We love being outdoors and spend the weekend cycling and exploring! I’m also a big Ipswich Town FC fan and have been to games with my Dad since I was a child.

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  • Matt Foulkes

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    I am a process chemist at AstraZeneca. I live in Macclesfield, I am originally from Manchester, and love dogs, science, and hanging out with friends and family.

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  • Maryam Sani

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    I live in the Midlands with my family but have lived and worked in the Middle East for many years. I am a qualified chemist and have worked as a chemistry teacher for many years. Now, I support people in choosing their future STEM careers and conducting STEM research.

    I enjoy travelling to different countries, especially the Middle East and the Caribbean. When I am free, I like to do puzzles like Sudoku, play Candy Crush and board games.

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    As a black student myself, do you think you had any setbacks as a result of your race?

  • Mark Ridgill

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    I’m a research chemist who lives in Oxfordshire, my hobbies include golf, gardening and real ale!

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    What is the most intresting experiment that i can do at my house

  • Louise Smith

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  • Kim Nash-Game

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    I live with my wife and Shelby our dog in Essex 🐾.

    I am a registered Biomedical Scientist and currently work at Siemens, training people how to run patients blood samples.

    In the summer I love taking pictures of the night sky and flying our drone called Doris.

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  • Kelvin Rose

    About Me:

    I live near Coventry but enjoy exploring all that the UK has to offer, as well as exploring closer to home – there is so much interesting stuff around us, if you know where to look!

    In my spare time I do a bit of gardening to grow food for my Guinea Pigs. I also enjoy photography too, including editing the images myself to create weird and wonderful effects!

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    what grade did you get in gcse science (biology chemistry and physics)

  • Jonathan Allen

    About Me:

    I am an engineer living near Bristol.Β  During the day I work on nuclear power stations to make them work better.Β  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 Easton

    About Me:

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

    I have a family (a wife, two sons and cats) and we live in Hampshire.Β  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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    what is ur dream job

  • Jodie Nadal

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    I am Trainee Clinical Scientist, working in Nottingham City Hospital. I live in the countryside, with my family and cat. I love to run, obsessed with Harry Potter and eating cake!

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  • Helen Littler

    About Me:

    I live in Sunny Southampton with my partner and baby daughter. I work as a Civil Engineer designing cycle routes to get more people cycling. I love going for walks and going for coffee with my little family.

    Status: On the bus to work trying to answer your science questions

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  • Heidi Barnard

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  • Hannah West

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  • 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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  • Hannah Marshall

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    Hi everyone, I’m Hannah! I’m originally from near Burnley in England but I’m now training to treat cancer using radiation in Belfast, Northern Ireland!

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  • Hannah Felstead

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    I live in Cambridge with my partner. I’m a chemistry researcher by day, but in my evenings I play in a brass band. I like reading books, watching TV dramas and drinking tea!

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  • Graeme Dykes

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    I have over 20+ years as a Medicinal Chemist. When I have free time, I love to watch movies, catch up on my reading or have a go at whipping something up in the kitchen.

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    How did we form into humans

  • Fiona Baines

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    I live in Chester with my husband. I work as a statistician (maths) and enjoy running, orienteering, climbing and walking in my spare time.

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  • Felix Sainsbury-Martinez

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    I live and work in Leeds. I am an astrophysicist who enjoys reading a good book or playing boardgames with friends.

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  • Erin Pallott

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    I live in Manchester, where I did my PhD about parasites and mucus πŸͺ±πŸ€§. On the weekends, I go out and dance to goth, emo and metal music πŸ¦‡πŸ€˜. I also love blogging and cats!🐈

     

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    what would happen to a human if there genetics where mixed with the genes of something from another planet like moon

  • Emma Thorpe

    About Me:

    I am a water and soil chemist living in West Yorkshire. I lead a team of 8 analysts. I like solving problems and helping people.

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  • Emma Sullivan

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    Hi everyone! My name is Emma and I am a Research Associate at the University of York. I have recently completed my PhD. In my spare time, I love to bake, and go to the gym!

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  • Eirin Beese

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    I live in Glasgow, Scotland. I’m a Clinical Scientist specialising in MRI Physics during the day, and spend time with my friends, read, or play video games in the evening! I love watersports, coffee, and going for walks with my dog.

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    What is your favourite thing about MRI?

  • Craig McNeile

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    I live in Plymouth. I teach mathematics and computing. I also do research into theoretical particle physics.

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  • Charlotte Slade

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    I live near Brighton with my partner and our rescue dog πŸ• and love coaching netball 🏐

    When I’m not inventing new science tools, I volunteer helping kids with disabilities and am learning Japanese! 🎌

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    If you didn’t want to be a scientist but you like studying science what jobs would you recommend?

  • 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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  • Anita Richardson

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    I am a mum to two young children. I am a Scientist that works in the dark making products that respond to light. The products I make turn into pictures taken with a camera. I enjoy yoga, being outdoors, dancing and arts and crafts.

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  • Aniruddha Nag

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  • Andy Law

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    I live in a town called Penicuik, which is just south of Edinburgh. I work at The Roslin Institute where my job involves interactions with dozens of research scientists. My job is to make sure that we have the right computer systems available for my colleagues to use in their analyses. Outside of work, my dog takes up a lot of time and rugby takes up all the rest.

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    what are the downsides of working with pigs

  • Alison Benn

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    Engineer who loves cats, football and singing.

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  • Alexander De Bruin

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    I live with my wife (a science teacher!) in Reading. By day I am a research scientist and by night I sing with and/or run several choirs. My non-work life is completely filled with music and I even judge singing competitions! I also enjoy cooking, cycling, and reading sci-fi/fantasty novels.

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    are dogs actually colour blind

  • 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 πŸ”¬. Outside the lab I love reading πŸ“š, travelling 🌍 and learning all sorts of new things!

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