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  • Steve Markham

    About Me:

    Hi, I’m Steve and I live in Newcastle upon Tyne. I’m a contract engineer this means that I work for many different companies all around the UK so I’m often away from home. I enjoy music – I play keyboards and I love to sing karaoke, even if others don’t particularly like to hear me!

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

  • Sarah-Jane Potts

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    Mechanical Engineering Lecturer working on printable electronics and sustinable energy. When I’m not giving lectures or covered in ink you can find me doing arts and crafts or dancing.

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  • Sarah Goulding

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    I live with my family in Scotland and enjoy the outdoors and crafts.

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  • Sara Golenarges

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  • Sam Brown

    About Me:

    I live with my family (My husband and son) just outside of London.  I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family. I also love listening and dancing to a variety of music.  If given the chance, I would have a party on a Caribbean beach listening to Soca. I also love eating Caribbean food.

    One thing you may not know about me is that I have spent a day walking with lions.

     

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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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  • Natalia Zubova

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  • Mimi Asogwa

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    I live with my kids and hubby in Aberdeen, Scotland. I am an enthusiastic  Microbiologist and love Zumba, running and going for walks.

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

  • Millie Court

    About Me:

    Hey everyone! I recently moved 300 miles away from my family (and my dog) in the South West to the North East to begin my Apprenticeship journey and the start of my career.

    This was a big move for me at 18. Everyday, I face new and sometimes challenging situations both in work and in my personal life but I am having so much fun!

    I love going to work everyday where I deal with data, do some programming and help improve the quality of our medicines and make sure they reach our patients faster.

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  • Michael Capeness

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    I the lab manager of a Synthetic Biology Lab at the University of Edinburgh. In my spare time I cook, play computer games, and play squash.

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

  • Melissa Upjohn

    About Me:

    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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    Latest Question:
    What’s the rarest? disease found in an animal.

  • Matthew Gata Esperanca

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    I currently live down in Plymouth. I work as a Naval Architect, which means I am an Engineer that gets involved with fixing and working on submarines and surface ships on the naval base here. During my spare time I enjoy going snowboarding and playing games.

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    Latest Question:
    What is the difference between ram jet engines(sr71 blackbird) and scram jet engines(sr 72 darkstar from Top Gun

  • Martin McCoustra

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    I’m a Scottish Astrochemist!

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    Latest Question:
    is there a specific astronomical body or phenomenon that fascinates you, if so what is it

  • Margaret Laurie

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    I currently work for a social enterprise who support children and young people through collaborative play with LEGO bricks. I love all things cats, reading, tea AND coffee!

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  • Lydia Bach

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    Hiya! I live in Glasgow and love discovering the amazing things in our world. At work, I dive into the wonders of science, especially loving everything about marine biology.

    Besides being a scientist, I have another important role: making sure everyone is treated kindly and included. It’s like being a friendly guide to ensure everyone feels happy and valued.

    Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, hiking, and spending time in nature. I love learning and sharing my excitement for science with others! 🌊🚴‍♂️🌿

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  • Luke Norman

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    I live in Nottingham with my partner, and am a Science Communicator at the University of Nottingham. I love getting to present science in front of an audience! My hobbies are reading (mainly Sci-fi and fantasy books), as well as TV and Film (currently watching a lot of Star Trek for an upcoming science public engagement event)!

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    what is carbon dioxide

  • Lorna Sinclair

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  • 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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    Latest Question:
    Whats your favriout eco system

  • Laura Vuorinen

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  • Julian Onions

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    Astronomer working at the University of Nottingham.

    Status: Noodling

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  • Jozsef Vuts

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    I am an enthusiastic scientist, who is very interested in all living things, especially insects. I ask a lot of questions about them and try my best to answer these questions.

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  • Joshua Hollowood

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    Hi I’m Josh and when I’m not researching meteorites in the lab, I love to be in the outdoors! I currently live in London but I spend my weekends hiking, rock climbing, surfing, and adventuring.

    I also have a black labrador called Splat, who I love to take for long walks.

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  • Abbie Jordan

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    I live with my family in Bath and do research which helps children and young people whose lives are affected by ongoing pain.  I love being outdoors and am a real animal person, we have four rescue rabbits.

    Status: Trying to sort out my misbehaving computer.

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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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  • Ivet Mandzhukova

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  • Ieva Jankute

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    I am a 2nd year PhD student at Durham University. During the day, I try to uncover the secrets of the universe 🌌, but in the evenings I dance 💃🏻, swordfight ⚔️ and play board/video games 🎲.

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    Latest Question:
    do you think that disease will be the one to kill humans

  • 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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  • Gráinne Daly

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    I live in between Edinburgh & Glasgow. I work as a scientist in a hospital during the day and in my free time I like to explore Scotland and play rugby 🙂

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  • Grace Alston

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  • Georgia Shreeve

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    Hey there!

    I live in Essex and work for Cancer Research UK, in London. I enjoy reading 📕, going to the gym 🏋️‍♀️, gigs 🎶 and spending time with my friends! ❤️

     

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    Latest Question:
    how many times a day do you get tired of your job?

  • Gemma Egan

    About Me:

    Hi, I’m Gemma from Glasgow. I live with my husband, David, and our cat, Ben. I love going for walks, Taylor Swift, drinking tea, and cooking.

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  • Emma Singleton

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    I come from Buckinghamshire where I live with my husband and 5 year old. I am an engineering geologist for my job. My favourite things are going to gigs, baking, getting outdoors to take photographs, travel and coffee. I also love to potter around in my allotment, when I have time.

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  • Emma Jarvis

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    I’m 25, grew up in Yorkshire and now live near Bath! I am a development scientist and enjoy going on walks and exploring new places. I wanted to be a vet when I was younger but then realised I’m too squeamish.

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  • Edward Guy

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    I live and work in Swansea but grew up in East London. I support Chelsea because the rest of my family supported either West Ham, Spurs or Arsenal.

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    Latest Question:
    If you could walk through atoms would you plumet towards the earths core or not?

  • Dimple Pathania

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    I am a PhD researcher and an early career environmental scientist.

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    Latest Question:
    Would you recommend science to someone who is unsure about it?

  • Connor Fitchett

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    I’m a PhD student in Cambridge currently studying medical stats. I spend my playing chess, baking cakes, and even programming my own game!

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  • Clare Ashton

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  • Christopher Payne

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    I live with my partner, two cats and a lizard in South of England. I love scuba diving 🤿,  testing new recipes in the kitchen and binge-watching fantasy movies/TV shows 🪄🧌🐉

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  • Caroline Roche

    About Me:

    I am a Control Systems Engineer, developing software for the nuclear industry. In my spare time, I like to spend as must as possible outdoors; exploring, hiking or down on the archery field.

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

  • Ben Robinson

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  • Barbara Shih

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    I live in Lancaster. For my job, I use computers to look at biology questions. I like drawing, reading and playing board games and video games. I love sweet food so much I want to eat chocolates and cakes for every meal (and I do around Christmas)!

    Status: It has been great fun - can't believe it's over!

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  • Anna Dickinson-Lomas

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    I’m a materials science researcher, and I live with my partner in Birmingham. I love reading, gluten-free baking and going out for coffee, but my absolute favourite thing to do is travelling!

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  • Anitta Chacko

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    I am a PhD student who studies the powerhouse of the cell and what happens when they don’t quite work like they should. I love harry potter, anything related to food and pretending to be a baking professional : ) p.s. I usually end up with burnt cake but hey its the effort that counts right?

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  • Amina Moss

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    I am a mom of 2 girls 👭(4 and 9 years old). I’m from The Bahamas 🏝️and love to swim with sharks  🦈 and turtles 🐢! I teach about Aquaculture which is about growing fish 🐟 and shrimps 🦐.


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  • Amanda Cruchley

    About Me:

    I work as a research engineer in metal 3D printing 👩‍🔬 but I also have a special printer for chocolate 🍫  When I’m not at work, my partner and I love travelling and exploring 🌎

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  • Amal Lavender

    About Me:

    I am someone that likes to naturally lead, get things done and do the right thing.
    I’m bubbly, truly enjoy helping others succeed and making changes for the positive.

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    Latest Question:
    Have you ever encountered a situation where ethical considerations were at odds with project requirements, and how did

  • Aditya Mandrekar

    About Me:

    I am a Software Team Lead who works for a company making satellites in Hampshire. My background is software programming for controllers, and in software for aircraft. I have previously written software that is installed on products in the cockpits of large airplanes. I am also a cricket player, and I like reading Science Fiction and Fantasy.

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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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