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Kareen Macleod
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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. I work at the University of Glasgow and enjoy teaching people to become scientists.
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I enjoy working in a laboratory as a scientist, but also really enjoy teaching people and training them how to do lab tests and other things. So I currently work at a University, where I teach and take part in a few practical laboratory classes which I really enjoy.
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My pronouns are:
She/her
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My Work:
I currently work as a lecturer in a University. I am a Microbiologist and a Biomedical Scientist.
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I work as part of a teaching team that teaches postgraduate (they already have completed a first degree) students studying medicine, vet medicine or life sciences subjects.
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My Typical Day:
I work mostly from home, which is great because I get to spend even more time with my cat! I tend to wake up very early and log onto my laptop, then finish early in the afternoon. If I am teaching in person, then I travel across the city to the campus to see students.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would probably make some resources to help educate people that I meet at STEM events about antibiotic resistance.
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Education:
I went to the local village school for years and then finished secondary school in the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis.
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Qualifications:
I got 6 Highers (as they were at the time in Scotland) when I finished school. I went on to do an Honours Degree at University, then a Masters degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (or PhD).
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Work History:
I worked for the NHS for many years as a Biomedical Scientist. I worked in diagnostic microbiology laboratories, telling doctors what was causing peoples infections and what treatments might help them get better. I then moved into scientific research and worked with bacteria of various kinds a lot, before moving into science education at a University.
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Current Job:
I am a lecturer at a University and I teach people in a variety of different types of scientific subjects.
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Employer:
I work at a University in Glasgow.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Cat loving Microbiologist
What did you want to be after you left school?
I had no idea, for the longest time!
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really, I liked learning, even from a young age.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
I would probably be doing more lab focussed work.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Hmm, tough one. I do really like Ed Sheeran.
What's your favourite food?
Thai.
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
To be healthy, happy and able to travel.
Tell us a joke.
Nope, sorry. Can't think of one...
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