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  • Viktoria Mileva

    About Me:

    I have a partner who is also in Psychology (makes for enteraining dinner-time chats!). We have two wonderful kids and have been plant-based for a year (me more than them). I also coach kid’s football/soccer, love playing video games, and travelling to new places and to visit family.

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  • Veronica Papini

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    I live in Wirral with my husband and our 3 kids. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, walks on the beach and going out for coffees.

    I’m a foodie so I love trying new foods and baking, and learning what other cultures enjoy eating.

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  • Tina-Jaine Haigh

    About Me:

    I’m an engineer, a scientist and an artist, maybe in that order. In my free time, I love to dance, and to design and sew clothes.

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    Latest Question:
    Do u eat pork? if not r u vegaterian.

  • Tanya Riley

    About Me:

    Hi! I am Tanya. I live with my husband and daughter in Shetland and am a Marine Scientist at the University. I have pets rats and do karate. I also love reading, photography (especially whales and dolphins) and crocheting cute animal teddies!

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    Latest Question:
    what was your favorite thing to do in ur childhood?

  • Srujani Kolli

    About Me:

    I live in Hertfordshire with my family. I have a teenage daughter and a 7 year old son. I work at a hospital. I love walking, cooking and gardening. I am a foodie and would like to experiment with different cuisines and always come up with a fusion dish.

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    Latest Question:
    Did you ever play with toys?

  • Sonia Rodriguez

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    I live with my family in Cambridge. I enjoy crafts, mysteries and visiting new places!

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  • Scott Lake

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  • Sarah Canning

    About Me:

    Hi, my name is Sarah and I live in Didcot (near Oxford) with my partner. When I’m not working, I like to cook new recipes (it’s basically chemistry but you can eat the results!), travel to different places and exercise – right now that means pilates, kickboxing and running.

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  • Samantha Watson

    About Me:

    A friendly (but slightly forgetful) non-boffin, with plenty of enthusiasm!

    I’m a radiation protection scientist with the UKHSA. The group I am in looks at how to protect people if there was an accident involving a release of radioactive material. I am also passionate about inspiring the younger generation to do more science and to consider it as a potential career.

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  • Ryan Durnall

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    Latest Question:
    how can you best explain how large the universe really is.

  • Rory Back

    About Me:

    I am an industrial scientist working for a global glass company. I studied at Durham University. I live and work in West Lancashire, but I get to travel the world for my job.

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  • Roman Lapuente

    About Me:

    I’m french and have lived in the UK since 2022, in Bristol since 2023. I split my life between work as an engineer, sports, and seeing my friends, which is a fair balance I believe!

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    Latest Question:
    Are there any massless particles?

  • Rebecca Reason

    About Me:

    I live in Leicester with my family and dog, we love football and walking in the woods. I am a food scientist, developing new food products for people all over the world.

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    Latest Question:
    on a scale of 1-100 1 being hate it 100 being never want to leave where is your cuurrent job

  • Ravindu Ranaweera

    About Me:

    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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    Latest Question:
    How do aeroplanes stay in the sky?

  • Paul Laurance-Young

    About Me:

    Random Biomedical Scientist who works for the NHS and can allegedly teach. I like cooking, gaming and have three cats because my feline overlords insisted on the third one, so me and the dog just do what they tell us to do..

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    Latest Question:
    What is the Meaning of life and death

  • Oznur Apsimon

    About Me:

    I am a physicist from the University of Manchester. I design machines that accelerate electrons up to the speed of light.

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    Latest Question:
    why is science called science

  • Nicole Wheeler

    About Me:

    I’m originally from New Zealand, and now work in the UK researching AI and biosecurity.

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  • Natasha Pushkin

    About Me:

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

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    Latest Question:
    if you touch the sun what would happen?

  • 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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    Latest Question:
    Do u have any dogs

  • Martin McCoustra

    About Me:

    I’m a Scottish Astrochemist!

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    Latest Question:
    why does the universe and life exist?

  • Louise Roberts

    About Me:

    I live inΒ  Malvern, in Worcestershire, with my cat and my mum and daughter. I am a food safety consultant which means that I help business owners to sort out their food safety usually after a visit from a client or the local EHO (Environmental Health Officer) who hasΒ  found a problem with their paperwork.

     

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  • Louisa James

    About Me:

    Hello!! I’m Louisa, I am a scientist based in London. I teach in a university and I do experiments with cells to learn about how our body fights infection.

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  • Loretta-Ann Jilks

    About Me:

    I currently live in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where I am a PhD student at Northumbria University πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ”¬ I enjoy eating lots of food πŸ₯ž, listening to music 🎢, and relaxing 😴

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    Latest Question:
    Do you help bees if you do things with pollen?

  • Liz Barron-Majerik

    About Me:

    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:
    what is photosynthesis

  • Lauren Hutchinson

    About Me:

    I spend my days making apps and working with computers in Sunderland πŸ’» And in my free time, I’m busy crocheting 🧢, walking my dog 🐢, or reading – I particularly love the Percy Jackson books! πŸ“š

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  • Kevin Burke

    About Me:

    I live in the North of England, we have 3 kids (all of whom have now got successful careers in STEM related areas), I’ve always played guitar, so have a ‘healthy’ collection of these (plus ukuleles and banjos!), and I support Sunderland football club (all sympathies gratefully accepted)

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    Latest Question:
    What is ur favourite thing to build

  • Kathryn Walker

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

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  • Kathleen Duffin

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    I live in Midlothian with my husband and two children. I’m a paediatrician and I’m currently taking a break from hospital work to do a PhD, researching fertility in childhood cancer patients.

    I love books, baking, and beaches – my ideal day would include all three!

     

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  • Katherine Whyte

    About Me:

    I grew up in Edinburgh, and now live in a small fishing village in Fife (Scotland).🌊 I enjoy hiking, photography, and spending time with my family (and cat!).🐱

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    Latest Question:
    are you all really scientists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Karen Edwards

    About Me:

    I now live in a small village in Devon with my husband but am originally from America and have dual USA/UK citizenship. I started my career as an actuary but went back to school to get a PhD in Oceanography. I love the ocean but also love to hike, cycle and read!

    Andy and I on a trip to the Georgia mountains

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    Latest Question:
    Whats the biggest mountain you have climed?

  • Jozsef Vuts

    About Me:

    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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  • Jordan Bestwick

    About Me:

    I am a dinosaur researcher. I research the diets and feeding behaviours of dinosaurs and other ancient reptiles.

    My profile picture is me with the skull of a Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard!

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  • Jonathan Shaw

    About Me:

    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. πŸŽΆπŸ•ΉοΈβš½οΈ

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    Latest Question:
    what is your iq

  • 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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    Latest Question:
    Who is your favourite science communicator?

  • John Grasmeder

    About Me:

    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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    Latest Question:
    how do engines work

  • Jade Markham

    About Me:

    I am from Lincoln, but I live in Birmingham right now.

    I have just moved from a job in the lab to a business role.

    I am married to a Czech guy and we really want a dog but we are renovating a old house we bought in our free time.

    Other than that, I am trying aerial yoga and I like to do something creative at the weekends like pottery

     

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  • Ines Tomas

    About Me:

    I’m a 28yo portuguese woman in STEM. I did my PhD in Cancer Genetics and in my free time I enjoy outdoor activites.Β I run marathons and also do triathlons to keep my mind and body healthy.

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  • Hugh Birkmyre

    About Me:

    I’m a Scottish chemist now living in England with my wife and baby daughter. I work for a company that makes high-end plastic for aircraft, cars, medical implants and so on. I like baking cakes, reading (fantasy, history and crime are my favourites) and making my own beer.

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  • Heidi Barnard

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  • Giulia Pelos

    About Me:

    Hello everyone! I am Giulia and I work as a scientific project manager at INsociety in Italy. I live in Udine with my partner and in my free time I love doing yoga, cuddling with my cats, reading and travelling.

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    Latest Question:
    Do u eat pork? if not r u vegaterian.

  • Gillian Taylor

    About Me:

    I live in Edinburgh and work in a research lab.Β  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?

  • Esra Hassan

    About Me:

    Hi, I am Esra. I am a PhD student in dementia at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). My background is in clinical neuroscience (the Brain!) and now I am based at the Centre for dementia studies. I am a mum to a 10 month old boy and I live by the countryside. Though I like a cheeky trip to Brighton beach for chips when I am in my office at BSMS πŸ™‚

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    Latest Question:
    What do you want to achieve

  • Dina Simons

    About Me:

    I’m a marine biologist and ocean lover! πŸŒŠπŸ¦€πŸš I love spending time outdoors, doing sports and travelling!

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    im just wondering since your a marine biologist can i have a good company that does the kind of things you do?

  • Clare Wharmby

    About Me:

    I live in Edinburgh with my partner and two kids (and two gerbils). I love secondhand shopping, science fiction books and napping.

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  • Bryony Gardner

    About Me:

    I grew up in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and now live in Bristol with my many houseplants! I am a researcher doing my PhD πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ but I also love to bake cakes 🍰, read books πŸ“š and explore the countryside πŸ‘£.

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  • Bethany Waller-Scott

    About Me:

    I live in Birmingham. I’m a specialist by day πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ and an amateur book reviewer in the evenings! I also do musical theatre as a hobby and lover performing on stage🎡. I also love animals, camping and pizza!

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  • Ben Green

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    Originally from Southend-on-Sea in Essex, I’m a scientist that has followed a love of the beach as a child to a career in Marine Biology.

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  • Anna Metzger

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  • Amina Moss

    About Me:

    I am a mom of 2 girls πŸ‘­(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 🦐.

    https://imascientist.org.uk/wp-content/blogs.dir/505/files/2023/02/6A5583A7-9144-4644-A66B-F5E818C29A71.mp4

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  • Amanda Cruchley

    About Me:

    I work as a research engineer in metal 3D printing πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ 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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