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  • Zak Baldwin

    About Me:

    I’m a Psychology researcher and lecturer at the University of Northampton. My research uses video-games to try to improve mental ability.

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  • Yumi Stow

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    Hey, I’m Yumi! I am a process engineer working for an energy consultancy – we help our energy clients make important decisions in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and renewables. I live in Edinburgh with my partner, and love spending time exploring new cities, skiing and cooking (mostly for the eating!)

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  • Tim Chapman

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    I live with my family, in Stone Staffordshire, located between Stafford and Stoke.

    I am a Cyber Security Technical Consultant by day but also an active STEM Ambassador and run my own Code Club at a middle school my own daughters used to attend.

    I try to keep fit and enjoy running and going to the gym.

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    Latest Question:
    Do you think ai will take over?

  • Soham Mandal

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    A computer scientist who builds brains of robot doctors. Occasional chef of fancy recipes!

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    Latest Question:
    Have you ever tried to use AI in you field of work because i believe it could help with cancer research and helping

  • Sam Rogerson

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    I live with my partner in Dunblane (Scotland). When I’m not finding insects in the woods ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿชฒย  or analysing data on the computer ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ, I’m playing video games ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ, board games๐ŸŽฒ, or spending time in nature ๐Ÿฆ†

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    How long have you been a scientist for

  • Sameer Alladin

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    I’m a PhD student in Psychology at the University of Bristol; my research is within the area of cognitive neuroscience. Basically, I love studying the brain and behaviour! I’m also a classical musician with a postgraduate degree in music theory and performance diploma in violin. I love music,ย  cooking, and cats!

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  • Ruth Aldred

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    I am a nuclear physicist. My job involves modelling nuclear reactors and demonstrating that they are safe to operate. I love travelling, exploring and reading.

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  • Richard Collins

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    I am a chemistry lecturer based in Norwich at the University of East Anglia. I am originally from Wakefield in West Yorkshire. I went to university in Manchester then moved down South to Brighton, then further north to London, working at Imperial College London before moving to King’s College London, and recently moved to the University of Easy Anglia in Norwich.

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  • Rebecca Edge

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  • Paul Stallard

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    I live in Chichester on the south coast. I work as a software architect and have twin boys who are both now at university. Apart from an interest in technology (and repairing things in general) I’m a keen runner and cyclist.

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  • Paulo Fernandes

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    I live with my girlfriend in Wimbledon, London. I like to learn about new music and artists. I love nature and the ocean, and to eat fish and seafood!

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  • Paul Machin

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    I am an Global Operations Director for Johnson Matthey, live in Cambridge with my family (2 children, 6 and 11). I look after teams in the USA, India, UK and China.

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  • Paul Dove

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    I live in Surrey but originally come from Leeds. I am a semi-retired Research & Development leader who now does a bit of consulting as a side hustle. I am a keen golfer, support a couple of charities and love cooking.

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    Latest Question:
    How much does being more environmentally friendly/sustainable impact your research/jobs?

  • Nick Downer

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    I live with my partner in West Yorkshire. I love to travel and go on adventures, one of my goals is to see as much of the world as possible!

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  • Matt Shaw

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    I live in Canterbury where I am a PhD student of genetics. I enjoy climbing, badminton, squash, salsa and surfing and have two chinchillas and lots of plants.

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  • Matt Foulkes

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    I am a process chemist at AstraZeneca. I live in Macclesfield, I am originally from Manchester, and love dogs, science, and hanging out with friends and family.

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  • Mark McGrady

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    I live in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway with my wife, Stacey, and my two boys, Euan (8) and Lewis (4).ย  I’m a scientist by day but at the weekends I’m a football referee at both youth and amateur level.ย  As well as a love of football, I also enjoy reading, and going to live music and comedy shows.

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  • Lukas Wolf

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    I live with my partner and 3-year old daughter near Bristol/Bath. I love being silly with my daughter, 80s music and going for a run, and I wish I could go skiing more often!

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  • Liz Barron-Majerik

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    I always loved plants (their beautiful diversity and use in medicine) and was very jealous that my mum seemed to know all their names. So I studied all the sciences at school, then went to Edinburgh to study Botany (called plant science these days).

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    what is photosynthesis

  • Laura Lagares

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    Hi, I’m Laura! I live in London with my cat and some very cool housemates, I moved down from Liverpool around 4 years ago for a job in a big hospital after my degree in Genetics.

    I love going for walks to explore on the weekend, cooking new recipes and I am trying (and failing) to learn Spanish.

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  • Julie-Ann Hori

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    what is the hardest part about what you do?

  • Johanna Walker

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    I live with my two daughters and three (yes, three) cats in a village by the sea in Hampshire. I love walking on the beach and going to the gym and lifting weights.

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  • Jo Brodie

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    I’ve always liked finding out about stuff and then telling other people about it and was de-lighted to find that I could be paid to do this! Iโ€™m a big fan of bunting and electricity pylons but haven’t found a safe way to combine them yet. I love walking around London, where I live, and can’t wait to do it again safely. I like to try and make any community I’m a mem-ber of a little bit happier and friendlier ๐Ÿ™‚

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  • Joaquin de Navascues

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    I live in Colchester with my wife and two children. I am a Lecturer in genetics and molecular biology at the University of Essex. I like playing guitar, reading, building and repairing things, and martial arts. I really dislike vacuum-cleaning and washing lettuce for the salad.

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  • Jess Hawkins

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    I live in Birmingham with my partner Harry. We are both studying for PhDs in Chemistry. In the evenings I go climbing, practise yoga, and I crochet! I love reading, and watching Parks and Recreation

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  • Jenny Shepperson

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    I live in North Wales with my husband, 3 kids, and our over-excitable dog. I love being outdoors, in the sea, or camping – happiest when watching my kids have fun!

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  • Jarrod Hart

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    I am a chemical engineer who is helping find sustainable ways to make all the stuff we need – houses, cell phones, cars and so on!

    I am also a dad of 3 ๐Ÿ˜œ

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    Jarrod what things do you look for when identifying technology, specifically what qualities do you try to find that

  • Jack Webb

    About Me:

    Hi, I’m Jack! I live in Macclesfield, near Manchester. I attended the University of Nottingham from 2018 to 2022 studying Chemistry and now work as an analytical scientist!

    I enjoy hiking in the Peak District, video games and have taken up playing the drums.

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    Latest Question:
    Who is your favourite science communicator?

  • Helen Codd

    About Me:

    I live in Pontypool with my husband and cat ๐Ÿ˜ธ. I work in an NHS laboratory as a clinical biochemist ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ. Outside of work I enjoy PC gaming ๐ŸŽฎ, playing Dungeons and Dragons ๐ŸŽฒ and yoga ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ.

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    why do people have a c-section

  • Gillian Taylor

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    I live in Edinburgh and work in a research lab.ย  In my free time I like to ride horses and practice trapeze.

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    Do you use specific mouse species for specific diseases?

  • Georgia Lambert

    About Me:

    I’m originally from Surrey but I moved to Edinburgh to do a PhD. I study evolutionary biology and I am particularly interested in animal behaviour. Outside of the lab, you can find me searching for beetles ๐Ÿž, attempting to do yoga ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ, and baking๐Ÿง!

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    whos your idol

  • Emma Sullivan

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    Hi everyone! My name is Emma and I am a Research Associate at the University of York. I have recently completed my PhD. In my spare time, I love to bake, and go to the gym!

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  • Emma Jarvis

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    I’m 25, grew up in Yorkshire and now live near Bath! I am a development scientist and enjoy going on walks and exploring new places. I wanted to be a vet when I was younger but then realised I’m too squeamish.

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  • Emily Hill

    About Me:

    Hi! I’m Emily. I live on the West Coast of Scotland with my partner and our dog, Jessie. During the day, I am an Environmental Analyst for a Salmon Farming company.
    When I’m not working, I love exploring the outdoors with Jessie and I’m usually close to water, be it a loch or the sea! I also love to cook and play video games.

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    You mentioned trying scuba diving, have you done your advanced certification and if so what specialisations did you do?

  • Dorota Ferguson

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    Married to Ray, a mother to two wonderful children.
    Regularly runs, swims, cycles and practices yoga and boxing. Avid reader
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    Clinical Scientist, Chartered Scientist, Medical Physics Expert, Radioactive Waste Adviser, Fitness to Practice member and Occupational Assessor.

    A link between the science and medicine in nuclear medicine, PET and Radiopharmaceutical production field.

     

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  • David Clancy

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    I’m a lecturer in biogerontology (biology of ageing) with a focus on genetics. I want to find out why and how we age. And stop it.

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  • Chris Waller

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    Fun-loving Australian guy living in the east of England, looking to learn all I can about Science and Chemistry

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  • Chris O'Callaghan

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    I live with my family in Oxford. I am a medical researcher and a medical doctor. I also teach students. Outside work, I enjoy cooking, running and mountain walking!

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  • Cheukyau (Jane) Luk

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    I came from Hong Kong and am currently a PhD student researching on obesity and diabetes in University of Leeds. I have a lot of interests including singing, learning different languages and working out in the gym.

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  • Chesney Swansborough

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    I live in Cambridge. I am an environmental chemistry consultant in the day, and love to get out to the beach in the evenings and on my weekends. I love going out for nice meals, spending time with friends and being in the sea! ๐ŸŒŠ Paddle boarding in the summer is my favourite thing to do ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒž

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  • Charlene Kay

    About Me:

    Hello! My name is Charlene and I work in a breast cancer research lab. We study why some patients with breast cancer stop responding to their medication. I live in Edinburgh with my partner and our three kids, ages 7, 9 and 11. I enjoy reading, running, playing football and cycling.

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    what was your favorite thing to do in ur childhood?

  • Caroline Wesson

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    I’m a senior psychology lecturer at a University in the West Midlands where I teach and research in my specialist area – social psychology with a forensic and cyber spin.ย  Outside of work I love keeping fit, cooking, camping and Marvel films!

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  • Ben Green

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    Originally from Southend-on-Sea in Essex, I’m a scientist that has followed a love of the beach as a child to a career in Marine Biology.

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  • Ashleigh Barron

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    I am a Laser Engineer from Glasgow who has a PhD in Physics and loves Grey’s Anatomy.

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  • Arlene Ditchfield

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    I live with my husband and two children in a small village in the Scottish Highlands.ย  I followed my love for the sea by pursuing a job in marine science. When I’m not enjoying the seaside I can be found wandering around the Scottish hills.

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  • Anita Richardson

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    I am a mum to two young children. I am a Scientist that works in the dark making products that respond to light. The products I make turn into pictures taken with a camera. I enjoy yoga, being outdoors, dancing and arts and crafts.

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  • Anirudh Sharma

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    Ph.D from Teesside University. I study medicines in gas form, how they break up and how they react. If I can understand how they react, I can find out how they work in our body.

    I use one of the most advanced form of chemistry to study the fundamentals of chemistry.

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  • Ana Vitlic

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    I live in Manchester with Peter, Max and Simba. I am a lab scientist in the day and sometimes by night too.ย  I love books and festivals.

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  • Anar Yusifov

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    I’m curious scientist who tries to apply Mathematics for all aspects of his live, but systematically fails to count simple numbers during shopping and “restaurant”ing.

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    What is the prize fund

  • Alex Ttofi

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    Typical Analytical Scientist – Not the media type Nerd – but like to Have Fun in the job whilst solving serious Oil based chemistry issues

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