Dashboard – I'm a Scientist 2024

About Me:

My name is Amber. I graduated with a masters degree in Physics with space science in summer 2023, and have a passion for space! I am now part of the Rolls-Royce engineering and technology graduate program.
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I was educated in a public ‘requires improvement’ school, so I understand how hard it can be to progress into a STEM subject without the proper support. I am an advocate for women in STEM and would be happy to chat about my educational and career journey.

I enjoy climbing, tending to my weird house plants, and looking after my two cats ( a tabby and a black cat 🐈‍⬛).

Please feel free to ask any questions!
My pronouns are:

She/her
My Work:

I work for Rolls-Royce as a engineering and technology graduate. I work on design, manufacturing and idea development.
My Typical Day:

I usually have meetings discussing engineering problems, which I work on to solve. My work is very varied, so sometimes I will be in the lab testing new ideas or writing up the next stages of a planned project. After work I like to go to the gym or chill out at home.
What I'd do with the prize money:

I’d go on an adventure holiday somewhere warm!

CV

Education:

I went to Countesthorpe community college for my GCSEs and A-levels, then the university of Leicester for my masters degree.
Qualifications:

I have 11 GCSEs and 3 A-levels in maths, chemistry and physics.
Work History:

Throughout university I was a maths and science tutor teaching KS3 and GCSE.
Current Job:

I currently work on power systems for a variety of vehicles. It is an engineering role, so has been a practical transition from academia into industry.
Employer:

I currently work at Rolls Royce. It is a massive company working on plane engines and power systems.

My Interview
- How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
  
  Bubbly happy physicist
  
  What did you want to be after you left school?
  
  I wanted to be a marine biologist
  
  Were you ever in trouble at school?
  
  Yes, but only for chatting with my friends
  
  If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
  
  I'd like to go back into space science research.
  
  Who is your favourite singer or band?
  
  Taylor swift.
  
  What's your favourite food?
  
  Fish and chips
  
  If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
  
  I'd wish for a house by the seaside, to have a PhD in space science, and to travel the world.
  
  Tell us a joke.
  
  What’s orange and sounds like a carrot? A parrot.