Dashboard – I'm a Scientist 2024

About Me:

I am a mum of 2 teenagers (and 2 cats). I am a Chemical (aka Process) Engineer and design water and wastewater treatment processes. When not working I like walking, cycling and decorating cakes.
My pronouns are:

She/her
My Work:

I am a Chemical (aka Process) Engineer and design drinking water and wastewater treatment processes.
My Typical Day:

I usually work from home but also travel to different offices and water treatment sites

My evening usually involves taking my children to various clubs.
What I'd do with the prize money:

Purchase more equipment that can be used to demonstate water treatment processes to school aged children, as part of STEM ambassador scheme.

Candidate CV questions (extra)

Education:

Netherhall School, Cambridge
Qualifications:

GCSEs: Maths, English (lit and lang), Physics, Chemistry, Geography, French, German and Music.
(I didn’t do Biology for GCSE but now use it as part of my job!)

A-Levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry

MEng Chemical Engineering

PhD – Bubbles in carbonated drinks and a water treatment process
Work History:

Severn Trent Water
Research and optimising operation of water treatment process

MWH
Design upgrades to Water and wastewater treatment processes

American International School, Rotterdam
Teaching assistant
(Whilst living in the Netherlands for my husbands job, I tried teaching. I loved it but have so much respect for teachers now. After a 6 year break from Engineering I decided to return to work in the Water industry!)

Arcadis
Design upgrades to Water and wastewater treatment processes
Current Job:

Lead Process Engineer
Design and commissioning upgrades to water and wastewater treatment processes
Employer:

Bridges Electrical Engineers.

Provide Mechanical and Electrical engineering solutions and control systems to the water and wastewater industry

My Interview
- What did you want to be after you left school?
  
  Teacher
  
  Were you ever in trouble at school?
  
  No
  
  If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
  
  Teacher
  
  Who is your favourite singer or band?
  
  I like a wide range of music including indie, pop and rock
  
  What's your favourite food?
  
  Sushi
  
  If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
  
  Health, happiness and fun
  
  Tell us a joke.
  
  Why don't we see elephants hiding in trees? Because they are really good at it.