Profile
Chloe McGeorge
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About Me:
Hi I’m Chloe!
I live with my partner and our cat in Durham. I work as a research physicist but in the evenings I like to do creative things like knitting, crochet and sewing. I also love running, reading and Disney!
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I grew up in Durham where I went to school to study for my GCSEs and then A-levels. Then I moved to Edinburgh to go to university. After I graduated, I trained to be a secondary school Physics teacher which I did for 5 years before starting my new job as a research physicist. My mum taught me to knit, sew and crochet when I was little and I have always loved to do these crafts in my free time. I also love running and walking outside in nature with my partner.
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My pronouns are:
She/her.
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My Work:
I am a research Physicist for Tracerco which is based in Billingham, near Middlesbrough.
We create tools that use radiation to measure things that are very difficult to measure!
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My job is to work with an underwater CT scanner. This tool uses radiation to create images of the inside of pipes. I work in the product development department of Tracerco which means my goal is to make improvements to our current tool.
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My Typical Day:
I arrive at work at about 8am where I start working on my project. I have my breakfast (cinnamon overnight oats and coffee) at about 9am. I usually read my book or do a crossword while eating my lunch then it’s back to the computer to keep working until 4pm when I drive home.
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I mostly work at my computer. I use and write computer programmes to test our tool, then I’ll try to make an improvement and use the computer to test it again to see if it made any improvement. As part of my research I also read a lot to make sure I am caught up with the most up-to-date science about CT scanners.
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Education:
I went to school in Cherster-le-Street and Framwellgate Moor (both in County Durham).
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Qualifications:
I have GCSE’s in Maths, English, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, Drama, Graphics, Manufacturing and a BTEC Fine Art.
I have A-levels in Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Chemistry.
I have a masters degree in Mathematical Physics.
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Work History:
I worked as a secondary school Physics teacher for 5 years before moving into Physics research in August 2023.
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Current Job:
Research Physicist.
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Employer:
Tracerco.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Crafty nuclear physicist.
What did you want to be after you left school?
A rocket scientist for NASA.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Only when I forgot my homework.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
If I wasn't a physicist I would open a knitting shop!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
You can never go wrong with The Beatles.
What's your favourite food?
Christmas dinner but I'm vegetarian so I have a lentil loaf instead of Turkey!
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To be happy, healthy and always learning.
Tell us a joke.
Never trust an atom- they make up everything!
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