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  • Zoe Vance

    About Me:

    I’m Zoe, I’m from Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช but now live in Edinburgh with my partner. I work as a biology researcher but also really love cinema, crafting and baking ๐ŸŽฆ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿง.

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    Latest Question:
    did you help find the cure for covid 19?

  • Tim Carter

    About Me:

    I live in Kent with my wife and 2 primary school children. Much of my time is spent being a Technical Director at work, but I’m also a STEM Ambassador and a uniformed Cub Leader! I really enjoy running, especially out by the coast, and reading (usually sci-fi!) when I get the chance!

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  • Stephen Jackson

    About Me:

    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 Morse

    About Me:

    I am a Research Fellow and Biomedical Engineer enthusiastic about science and keen on getting you excited too!

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    Latest Question:
    what would happen if we had no veins

  • Shanine Smith

    About Me:

    I live in Glasgow with my girlfriend and two cats ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜ธ ( I wish I had a dog too ๐Ÿคฃ). I used to be a chef before becoming a scientist, so I love food; chocolate cake and ice-cream are my favourites!

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  • Penny Timpert

    About Me:

    I’m a polymer science technologist and I’m a mum of three teenage boys. I grew up outside Chester, handy for the mountains of Snowdonia and the seaside. I love hiking and being in the water. Luckily I work in Switzerland now so both are still close by!

     

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    Latest Question:
    What is it like in Switzerland

  • Mhairi Bowe

    About Me:

    I am a social psychologist interested in all aspects of identity and social relationships, but in particular how they relate to health and well-being. I did my undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Psychology at the University of Dundee in Scotland. My PhD explored how places connect people with their history and how they give people a sense of identity and continuity over time.ย  I worked at Nottingham Trent University for many years after I qualified but I have recently joined Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.ย  I teach community, health, and applied social psychology and research methods, and I also supervise student research projects for undergraduates and postgraduates.

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  • Mary Clarke (Frampton)

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    I live in the countryside of Worcestershire with my husband, 2 children, cat and guinea pigs. I am a Stem Cell Researcher at work and in my spare time have a keen interest in all types of photography. I take my camera with me wherever I go, sometimes including to the lab!

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  • Martina Conti

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    I’m Italian but I’ve been living in York for 13 years.ย  I’m a chemist during the day, and in my free time I enjoy yoga, martial arts, reading, playing the piano and travelling.ย  I live with my partner and we have a cat and 3 tropical fish tanks.

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  • Marco Palma

    About Me:

    I currently live in Cambridge. I am a statistician trying to find interesting patterns in numbers. Outside of work, I like playing board games and playing the guitar (but at my place I have a ukulele!).

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  • Luke Humphrey

    About Me:

    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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    Latest Question:
    what is the funniest thing about science?

  • Lukas Wolf

    About Me:

    I live with my partner and 3-year old daughter near Bristol/Bath. I love being silly with my daughter, 80s music and going for a run, and I wish I could go skiing more often!

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  • Lizzie Driscoll

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    I’m a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham working on the recycling of Li-ion batteries. I love arts and craft, reading fiction, and pasta!

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  • Laura Barker

    About Me:

    I live just south of Cambridge. I love travelling, visiting as many different countries as I can, exploring local cultures, cuisines, and always trying a new adventure activity. When at home, I enjoy dancing and paddle-boarding.

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    Latest Question:
    what A levles did you do to get the job you are doing.

  • Kat Tanner

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    Latest Question:
    how much do you make a month

  • Katie Spencer

    About Me:

    I live with my partner and rescue pup (Winnie <3 ) in Essex, but I’m from the West Midlands and work in Canterbury, Kent (England). I’m a wildlife conservationist (conservation scientist/biologist) working on mammal conservation in Indonesia. I love being outdoors – whatever the weather! I enjoy outdoor hobbies as well as just catching up with friends at the pub ๐Ÿ™‚

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    Latest Question:
    Where do you originate from?

  • Jo Montgomery

    About Me:

    I’m a scientist and teacher in Cambridge. I have a bit of a patchwork career as I like to combine my different skills and interests – so I work with scientists, teachers and children and young people to share the wonders of science. Outside of work I like spending time in nature, and baking and eating cake!

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  • John Turner

    About Me:

    I am scientist living in Cambridge doing research and development into designing catalysts for petrol cars. I’m an active person who loves to be busy doing something.

    My main passion I like ouside of work is playing cricket, which I play in at the weekends in the summer. Other things I like to do in my spare time are playing video games, creating terrariums and photography.

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    Latest Question:
    Why is non-renewable petrol so expensive?

  • John Clark-Corrigall

    About Me:

    I live in Gateshead, just across the river Tyne from Newcastle, in the north east of England with my Mam, Dad and dog Elsa. When I’m not studying bacteria, I like to run long distances, go to comedy shows and watching science fiction films and TV.

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    Latest Question:
    is actimel worth buying?

  • Joaquin de Navascues

    About Me:

    I live in Colchester with my wife and two children. I am a Lecturer in genetics and molecular biology at the University of Essex. I like playing guitar, reading, building and repairing things, and martial arts. I really dislike vacuum-cleaning and washing lettuce for the salad.

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  • Jennifer Larwood

    About Me:

    I am the Registration and Licensing Manager for the Science Council, trying to make it more straightforward for all Scientists to be professionally registered and valued.

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  • Jemma Kerns

    About Me:

    I live in Lancashire with my husband and son. I always start my working day with a mocha, and another chocolate intake at 3pm! I’m a wife, Mum, daughter, sister, auntie, friend, scientist, and kick-boxer!

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    Latest Question:
    I havent done the best in my first year of maths, physics and chemistry, I was wondering if its possible for me to get

  • Jamie Smith

    About Me:

    I’m a Control Engineer working on Nuclear Fusion research machines. I love tinkering with electronics, playing games and am trying to make my own escape room.

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    Latest Question:
    Where does electricity come from?

  • Isabelle Luk Hang

    About Me:

    I am Isabelle I relocated from Mauritius 5 years ago and live in Wimbledon.

    I love manga , drawings and do enjoy Legos and puzzles.

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    Latest Question:
    computer science is considered science right ?

  • Ioanna Maria Pateli

    About Me:

    Hi everyone!! I am from Greece, 29 years old and I live in Dundee with my cat Kiki! I work as a researcher in the department of chemistry of University of St Andrews. When I don’t work, I love to play with my cat, love to take a lot of photos with my camera and travel around Scotland and also watching a lot of movies and TV series.

     

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  • Holly Duns

    About Me:

    I’m from Scotland and been living in the south since 2017. I’ve been to two different universities to do an undergraduate degree in criminology and a masters in digital forensics. I now work as a Principal Digital Forensic Scientist for the Police and MOD.

    I’ve travelled, worked and lived overseas and now live near Oxford.

     

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    Latest Question:
    when did you decide what job u want to do

  • Heidi Barnard

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  • Hayley Free

    About Me:

    I am PhD student researching genomics in Oxford. I live in Buckinghamshire, I love being in the countryside, and I also really enjoy baking, crochet and rock climbing ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™€๏ธ

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  • Hannah Fawcett

    About Me:

    I am a senior lecturer in forensic psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. I live in Lancashire with my husband and three young children.

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    what A levles did you do to get the job you are doing.

  • Gwen Brekelmans

    About Me:

    I’m a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London. I’m originally from the Netherlands, but live in London with my girlfriend and about 40 plants. When not at work, I like to read science fiction and fantasy books, playing the piano, going on hikes or discovering more of London.

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  • Grant MacLean

    About Me:

    I live in Aberdeen with my partner and three young daughters. I like RPGs and run a Coding Club at the local Primary School.

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    Latest Question:
    What’s the worst attack you’ve defended against?

  • Glyn Barrett

    About Me:

    I live with my partner near Reading in a house with a big garden and some chickens. I love rock climbing and SCUBA diving.

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  • Gillian Taylor

    About Me:

    I live in Edinburgh and work in a research lab.ย  In my free time I like to ride horses and practice trapeze.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you use specific mouse species for specific diseases?

  • Emma Weir

    About Me:

    I’m a neuroscientist PhD student growing mini brain models in Cardiff ๐Ÿง , but I’m originally from Newcastle.

    I live with three of my friends who are also neuroscientists. I like growing houseplants, buying candles and cuddling my dog when I travel home.

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    Latest Question:
    how to you deal with problems you come across when doing your research?

  • Emma Smith

    About Me:

    I live in Berkshire with my husband and two teenage sons. I love travelling, gardening and cycling, and chocolate is my favourite food in the whole world!

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  • Eloise Greenwood

    About Me:

    Hello I am Eloise! I have a passion for animals and the environment. I live in London, I love cooking and music. ๐ŸŽถ I am obsessed with my two cats Gizmo and Claus. ๐Ÿˆ

     

     

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  • Dapeng Wang

    About Me:

    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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  • Connie Harpur

    About Me:

    I study icy places using data from space ๐Ÿ›ฐ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป and from fieldwork ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ. I love cooking, growing flowers and being outdoors ๐Ÿ”

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  • Chiara Panzi

    About Me:

    I am a 28-years-old PhD student. When I am not in the laboratory, I love keeping myself busy with several different activities…my life is much more than just a lab!! I like reading, going to the gym, hiking, cycling and exploring the place where I live. I also practice few sports: ice figure skating and acroyoga!
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  • Charles Douch

    About Me:

    I live with my partner in Plymouth. When not working as a project engineer I like to spend my time outside hiking or in the sea.

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    Latest Question:
    have you built anymore race cars since you were younger

  • Catherine Holt

    About Me:

    I live in Doncaster with my husband and two teenage children. I travel all over the UK and Europe supporting the UK space sector and get to meet some amazing people. I go to mixed martial arts classes and like watching TV.

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  • Ben Dryer

    About Me:

    I live with my partner and 5-year-old in Milton Keynes (city of dreams). I am a passionate space scientist and physics educator and hope I can help students to find their career in the space industry. I love to swim, cycle, and eat pasta.

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    Latest Question:
    Do your kids find your job intresting?

  • Ashley Hecklinger

    About Me:

    I live in Aberdeen, but I am originally from the United States of America. I am a marine biologist. I love travelling, animals, and my favourite food is tacos!

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  • Anita Richardson

    About Me:

    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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  • Amy Rattenbury

    About Me:

    I’m a forensic anthropologist helping to solve crimes by studying bones and working out who they belonged to. I grew up in Yorkshire but now live and work in North Wales, with my search dog Bella, where I teach forensic science at University

    Me and Bella in the office at home

     

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    Latest Question:
    do you get squeamish?

  • 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:
    Are apprenteic better than collages? As in do you think its better to do hands on learning while getting paid which

  • Alison Tidy

    About Me:

    I live with my family (2 children) in Derby with 3 cats, and I am a Plant Scientist. I love spending time outside, whether this is walking in the Peak District, visiting the sea or going to the park, and when I have the opportunity I enjoy kayaking and rock climbing. In the evenings I love watching disney films with the kids and reading a good sci-fi or fantasy book.

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  • Alan Koh

    About Me:

    I love participating in running races over rugged terrain, diving into exciting stories in books, picking out cool outfits (shopping!), getting lost in awesome movies and having boardgames with my friends!

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    Latest Question:
    Does your work let you meet specialists in all fields to assist in your research? And do you collaborate often or does

  • 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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  • Abigail Seager

    About Me:

    Cake maker, lego lover and Broadcast Engineer.

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