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  • Yvonne Cunningham

    About Me:

    I am 50 years old and live in Glasgow. I’m originally from Donegal in Ireland and still spend a lot of my time there. I like to knit and listen to true crime podcasts (I am very basic).

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  • William Tolmie

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    I am a trainee clinical scientist in Bristol working in St. Michael’s hospital. I play A LOT of sports and you’ll find me in the cinema most weeks. I finished university last year in Newcastle and am new to the South West!

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  • Verna Dankers

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    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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  • Tom Kitching

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    I live with my wife, 6 month old daughter, and dog, Lenny, near Wetherby in Yorkshire. I am an engineering consultant. I love my sport, playing and watching, although I struggle playing most sports these days. I love cooking.

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    what part of your job do you think is the best for the world?

  • Steve Winwood

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    I live with my wife (Amy), 6 year old son (Max) and our cat (Bella) in Sheffield. I enjoy playing sports such as football and cricket with my son, going to parks and museums, and watching football, cricket and motorsport. I have a big interest in cars.

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  • Stephanie Bayne

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    I am interested in educating the clinical physiology scientists of the future! In my spare time I love make music, tasty food and enjoy walking in nature.

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

  • Scott Lake

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  • Sara Luzzi

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    I am a researcher at Newcastle University and I study molecular biology in cancer πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬. I live with my husband and our cat Lizzie 🐱, I am originally from Italy and I like making pizza and pasta at home πŸ•πŸ!

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    Is your cat a boy or a girl

  • Sam Page

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    I live in a small town in between London and Cambridge, in the same town as my workplace. At weekends, I explore my local area or travel to Lincoln to stay with my partner. I love watching movies and reading books, especially science-fiction.

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  • Russ Francis

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    I am a project manager working to deliver high-tech products. in the past I have worked designing silicon chips, set-top-boxes, digital cameras and phones. Right now I’m working on products which will bring great internet experience to train passengers in the UK and across the world –imagine everyone in your carriage all watching high-def Netflix, Youtube or iPayer at the same time.

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  • Rory Back

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    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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  • Roberta Migale

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    Scientist at the Francis Crick Institute , climber, ukulele player, gardener

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  • Peter Holt

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    I live together with my wife in a nice little village south of Oxford and enjoy the great outdoors, but also building websites and generally messing about coding things

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  • Michael C Macey

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    I live with my wife and two poogles (beagle -poodles called Cosmo and Bean) in Milton Keynes. I’m a microbiologist and astrobiologist in the day πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬. I love jigsaws, museums and dressing up the dogs for the holidays!

     

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    Latest Question:
    do you think nasa will ever make it to the moon in 5 years time?

  • Mia Nuckhir

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    Hi! I live and work in Manchester but I am from Brighton β˜€οΈΒ I am a Cancer Sciences PhD student in my final year and outside of work, I enjoy eating out in Manchester, going to gymnastics and swimming in the sea

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  • Matthew Lovell

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    I am the Member Operations Manager for the Institute of Physics

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  • Mahmud Juned

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    I am from and live in the Greater Manchester area. I am a big fan of Formula 1 and love to spend the time I am not at work on things like badminton, photography and playing games online with my friends.

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    Latest Question:
    if i eat a glow stick do i glow

  • Luisa Islas

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    Born in Mexico City , I now live with my husband in Bath and work as a research scientist for a green energy company. I am a big fan of dogs, chocolate, and visting art museums.

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    Latest Question:
    How is black ink made?

  • Leeza Pickering

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    I am from County Durham, North East England. When I am not in the laboratory or collecting data from lakes in the arctic, I love spending time with my horses and dogs going on adventures and hiking.

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  • Kip Heath

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    I’m a healthcare scientist in the NHS – this means I help patients by working out what is making them sick. In the evenings I tell science related jokes on stage!

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    Latest Question:
    Regarding your apprenticeship, can you still become a scientist by doing an intermediate apprenticeship or anything

  • Kareen Macleod

    About Me:

    I am originally from the Isle of Lewis, off the west coast of Scotland, but I now live in Glasgow with my cat Bella.Β  I work at the University of Glasgow and enjoy teaching people to become scientists.

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    How did you become interested in science when you were growing up?

  • John Weston

    About Me:

    My Name is John Weston, I am married with one son and currently work for a CRO that is owned by Cadburys (lots of cheap chocolate!)

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  • Johanna Walker

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    I live with my two daughters and three (yes, three) cats in a village by the sea in Hampshire. I love walking on the beach and going to the gym and lifting weights.

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  • Jo Ellis

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    My most recent job wasΒ  as a Government analyst.Β  I have been using my chemistry and my scientific know how for over 30 years in several roles. When I’m not working I can be found swimming in the sea or walking my two dogs on the South Downs. I enjoy reading (some people are surprised at that as I am dyslexic) psychological thrillers and watching lots of different TV dramas.

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    Latest Question:
    whrere do people get uranium

  • 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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  • Jesse Wise

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    I like to spend my time rock climbing (indoors and outdoors), reading, and trying new things.

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    Latest Question:
    What’s one goal you would love to achieve during your scientific career?

  • Jane Moore-Taylor

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    I live with my family in Buckinghamshire and commute into London 2 days a week, working remotely the other 3 days. I am a Christian, an assistant Beaver Leader with Scouts and I love gardening, Parkrun and cats.

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  • Ioanna Maria Pateli

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    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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  • Henry Duke

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    I live in south Somerset and I am a project lead software engineer in the Aerospace and Defence industry – I work on software to support planes and helicopters. Outside of work I train in aerial silks. I’m married with two children.

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    how much do you like your job?

  • Evelyn Maniaki

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    I live with my partner and 2 cats in Bournemouth. I’m a PhD candidate and a small animal vet who loves new challenges. I love music and travelling!

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    do any animals get killed?

  • Eunice Adebayo

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  • Eric Hartmann

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    I spent 30 years helping industry, commercial, educational and government bodies with environmental and health issues. I ran a consultancy and an analytical laboratory and employed over 100 people over 20 years. I worked in several countries around the world. I am patient and try to be diligent when faced with difficult challenges, and I try to offer practical answers to help and support people.

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  • Eleftheria Stavridou

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    I’ll live in Kent, but I grew up in Greece. I love animals 🐩 and plants 🌾. At my free time, I like going to the beach 🌊 and searching for sea glass and fossils. I love travelling around the world πŸ—ΊοΈ and enjoy nice food πŸ₯—.

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    What is the lab environment like?

  • Eileen Xu

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    I’m a PhD student and I live in Edinburgh with my dog Rosa πŸ• I love knitting, cooking and picking brambles in the summer πŸ“πŸ«

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    are you good at science

  • David Clancy

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    I’m a lecturer in biogerontology (biology of ageing) with a focus on genetics. I want to find out why and how we age. And stop it.

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  • David Bibby

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  • Dapeng Wang

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    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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  • Daniel English

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    I live near Stevenage in Hertfordshire. I am a Rocket scientist/engineer by day, and a frisbee player in the evenings. I enjoy learning about AI, have a passion for all things space, love the Simpsons and enjoy walking my dog!

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  • Courtney Povey

    About Me:

    Hi All,

    I live in a small town near Oxford where I work as a research scientist. In my free time I enjoy long walks in the countryside with my dog and going to the gym 🐢 🏞️

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    How many types of science is there

  • Cesare Giulio Ardito

    About Me:

    I am a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Manchester. I am originally from Rome, Italy.

    I am also an advocate for the rights of Italians and EU citizens in the UK.

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  • Celine Wittke

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    I am a PhD student from Germany but now live in Glasgow. I love to cook, go to the gym and travel🌍

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    Latest Question:
    How did you become interested in science when you were growing up?

  • Caroline Wesson

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    I’m a senior psychology lecturer at a University in the West Midlands where I teach and research in my specialist area – social psychology with a forensic and cyber spin.Β  Outside of work I love keeping fit, cooking, camping and Marvel films!

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  • Buddila Wijeyesekera

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    I live by myself in Galway, Ireland. I am a PhD Research student during the day studying about indoor environmental pollution and sustainability. I love to take pictures of places, food and people. I like to read books mainly non-fiction and also listening to music.

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    What are you worknig at right now

  • 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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  • Bruno Silvester Lopes

    About Me:

    I am someone who studies different types of bacteria and how they become powerful and cause human infections. As a child I always had a dream of naming my own bacteria and I achieved it in 2019πŸ™‚ You can see the bacteria which I discovered on the link below

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0723202021000400?via%3Dihub

    I am hardworking and dedicated to the science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting human health.

     

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    Latest Question:
    what is your favourite planet and why/

  • Blair Johnston

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    I live in Scotland with my wife and two kids. I love hill walking, football and playing video games

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    Latest Question:
    what happened when you stay in moon for too long

  • Ashleigh Johnstone

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    I live in Anglesey with my boyfriend and our dog, Blue. I love playing on the beach with the dog, playing games on the PS5, and listening to a lot of Taylor Swift 🎡 😁

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    Where do you originate from?

  • Alison Tidy

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    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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  • Alice Ind

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    I am a mother of three kids and we live just outside of Cambridge. I enjoy being outdoors whether running, cycling or walking and I love finding and watching wildlife.

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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

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