Profile
Paul Eggleton
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About Me:
I’m a scientist working on insects, in the tropics and the UK. My special interest is in termites.
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I live in Farnham, Surrey with my wife and 17-year old son. We have ten cats!
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I look at the ecological role of insects, especially in the tropics.
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My Typical Day:
I spend a lot of time looking down a microscope.
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1. Identifying insects down a microscope
2. Writing papers
3. Talking to colleagues and students
4. Analysing data
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Education:
Poole Grammar school
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Qualifications:
9 O levels
3 A levels
1 BSc degree (Bristol University)
1 PhD (Imperial College) -
Work History:
Really only worked at the Museum.
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Current Job:
I’ve worked at The Natural History Museum since 1985
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Inquisitive, experienced, enthusiastic
What did you want to be after you left school?
A scientist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No really, mostly I was a swat
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Tori Amos
What's your favourite food?
blackberries
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
TBC
Tell us a joke.
why is it hard to train a termite? Because for them the stick IS the carrot.
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