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  • Yumi Stow

    About Me:

    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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  • Yasmin Finch

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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?

  • Stephanie Bayne

    About Me:

    I am interested in educating the clinical physiology scientists of the future! In my spare time I love make music, tasty food and enjoy walking in nature.

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    I havent done the best in my first year of maths, physics and chemistry, I was wondering if its possible for me to get

  • Samuel Yui

    About Me:

    I am a research scientist working in a hospital in London. In my spare time I enjoy photography and watching too many films.

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  • Samuel Ellis

    About Me:

    I am from Norfolk originally, but now I live in North London with my fiancΓ©e. When I am not in the lab I enjoy history and relaxing on my Xbox, and most weekends I get muddy playing for a local amateur football club.

     

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  • Samantha Watson

    About Me:

    A friendly (but slightly forgetful) non-boffin, with plenty of enthusiasm!

    I’m a radiation protection scientist with the UKHSA. The group I am in looks at how to protect people if there was an accident involving a release of radioactive material. I am also passionate about inspiring the younger generation to do more science and to consider it as a potential career.

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  • Reece Bush-Evans

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    I live in Bournemouth. I’m a psychology researcher in the day and a statistics lover at night. I enjoy escape rooms, cats, and Wagamamas!

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  • Ravindu Ranaweera

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    I am a PhD researcher in aerodynamics and aeroacoustics (airflow and sound generated by airflow) and work part time for a financial company. I am originally from Sri Lanka and now live in Gateshead with my wife. I love all things sci-fi stuff, travelling and photography.

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    How do aeroplanes stay in the sky?

  • Qi Yi Zhan Wang

    About Me:

    Hello! I moved to the UK from sunny Spain 8 years ago to study my undergrad. I went to uni in Sheffield, where I studied Biomedical Science and later on moved to Glasgow to study my masters. I now live in Oxford and I work as a research assistant at the Mary Lyon Centre πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬.

    I like being crafty, so I spend my free time embroidering, crocheting and recently picked up pottery as a new hobby!

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  • Paul Machin

    About Me:

    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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  • Paula Proszek

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    I live in London and work in a busy Cancer Hospital. I lead a team delivering genomic testing for patients. I am also a Mum (of a teen πŸ˜‰ love travelling, animals, swimming, chocolate and Stranger Things!

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    have you ever made a big mistake

  • Nora Vyas

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    I am an Associate Professor in psychology and chartered psychologist. I am passionate about talking about mental health and influence of meditation on wellbeing. I am interested in what areas of the brain ‘light up’ when completing memory/attention tasks? Why is sleep important for wellness? What is the impact of mental health on an individual and how does it differ from physical conditions? Β How can we end mental health stigma? Can meditation improve wellbeing? I lead the instagram page @mentalhealth_connect. I enjoy photography, keeping fit, and travelling!

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    Latest Question:
    are you all really scientists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Nikki Antoniou

    About Me:

    I am a married mum of two (aged 4 and 6) and live in Surrey. I’m a spacecraft engineer πŸ›°οΈπŸ“‘πŸͺ during the day and in my free time I love going to the gym, roller skating and spending time with my kids. πŸ›ΌπŸ‹πŸ»β€β™‚οΈπŸ›

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    Latest Question:
    Have you ever wanted to go to space yourself?

  • Nathalie Oguntona

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    I live with my small family near Swindon. I love singing and when I’m not working writing poems, reading and cooking are some of my favourite hobbies.

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    whats your biggest achievement

  • Dr Mona-Lisa Kwentoh

    About Me:

    I am curious and a peoples’ person. I love learning about people , places and culture.

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  • Mike Heyns

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    I moved to London πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ from sunny South Africa πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ last summer. I absolutely love exploring and am always up for anything outdoors πŸ–πŸ•. When not diving into space physicsπŸš€,Β you’ll probably find me running around a squash courtβš‰.

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  • Michael C Macey

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    I live with my wife and two poogles (beagle -poodles called Cosmo and Bean) in Milton Keynes. I’m a microbiologist and astrobiologist in the day πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬. I love jigsaws, museums and dressing up the dogs for the holidays!

     

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    Latest Question:
    do you think nasa will ever make it to the moon in 5 years time?

  • Mehnaz Bari

    About Me:

    Hi my name is Mehnaz and I am from Cardiff! I live with my partner and adorable kitten Nala. Other than being a neuroscientist, I also love to keep fit, try new foods and explore!

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  • Marialuisa Crosatti

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    I am originally from Italy but I lived in US before to come to live in Leicester to pursue opportunities to research and work with bacteria

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  • Marco Palma

    About Me:

    I currently live in Cambridge. I am a statistician trying to find interesting patterns in numbers. Outside of work, I like playing board games and playing the guitar (but at my place I have a ukulele!).

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  • Liz Kells

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    I live in St Helens with my boyfriend. I like gardening, rugby and bird watching!

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  • Konstantina Kanari

    About Me:

    Hi! I am Konstantina, a Greek woman now living in Bristol. I live with my partner and in the summer I like spending time in the garden. I love to read and most importantly I love Harry Potter and Taylor Swift!

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    Latest Question:
    what is the most sucsesful piece of data you have found on how to keep astronauts safe in space?

  • Kirsty Ross

    About Me:

    I love crafting (mostly quilting, sewing, crochet and gardening) and I’m slowly teaching my two girls (9 and 12 .y.o.) how to do it too. I live in the Central Belt of Scotland near the Kelpies. I’ve worked at 4 of Scotland’s 16 universities and have done a lot of commuting!

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    Latest Question:
    what is an algorythem? and if algorythem wasn’t invented what could go wrong?

  • Katy Bruce

    About Me:

    I’m a postdoctoral researcher in Forensic Chemistry at the University of Kent πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸ”¬, an associate lecturer and mum to my two boys. In my spare time I enjoy practising karate πŸ₯‹, kickboxing and kung fu and am now the proud owner of a purple belt. I also have a continental giant house rabbit 🐰 called Keith, who weighs over 8kg!

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  • Katherine Whyte

    About Me:

    I grew up in Edinburgh, and now live in a small fishing village in Fife (Scotland).🌊 I enjoy hiking, photography, and spending time with my family (and cat!).🐱

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    are you all really scientists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Karen Adler

    About Me:

    I live in Leicester! I am a microbiologist, 🧫 just about to finish my PhD and get the title of Dr.πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“, which is very exciting! I love to read, watch documentaries, cook, and listen to music.

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    How did you become interested in science when you were growing up?

  • Abbie Jordan

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    I live with my family in Bath and do research which helps children and young people whose lives are affected by ongoing pain.Β  I love being outdoors and am a real animal person, we have four rescue rabbits.

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    what was your favorite thing to do in ur childhood?

  • Jo Montgomery

    About Me:

    I’m a scientist and teacher in Cambridge. I have a bit of a patchwork career as I like to combine my different skills and interests – so I work with scientists, teachers and children and young people to share the wonders of science. Outside of work I like spending time in nature, and baking and eating cake!

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  • Joanna Giles

    About Me:

    I am a mum of 2 little girls and 1 big dogs (Bohdi the border collie).
    I am a Senior Research scientist at Aberystwyth University
    in west Wales.

    I enjoy cold swims in the sea to wake me up early in the morning and adventures in the woods.

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  • Jasmine Almond

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    I live in Cambridgeshire with my partner and my dog. I work as a Senior Material Scientist during the day. Outside of this, I love spending time with my dog, growing my own vegetables and snuggling up in my oodie binging netflix.

     

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  • James Bron

    About Me:

    I live with my partner in the highlands of Scotland with two dogs, some woodworm, some invading mice and the occasional woodlouse that got lost. When not working I walk dogs, play video games, read science fiction and fantasy, watch junk TV and do a lot too much cooking and eating.

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  • Helen Playford

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    I am an Instrument Scientist at the ISIS Neutron & Muon source. My favourite thing is learning about the world around me and I love the countryside, dogs and chocolate!

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  • GrΓ‘inne Daly

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    I live in between Edinburgh & Glasgow. I work as a scientist in a hospital during the day and in my free time I like to explore Scotland and play rugby πŸ™‚

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  • Graham Hinton

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  • Gareth Morgan

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    Dog owner. Cant sing. Cant spell/type under pressure.

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  • Frederik Gibson

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    I live with my wife and daughter in a village in Cambridgeshire. At work I do cancer research, but at home I love playing board games and watching anime with my friends.

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  • Estela Gonzalez Fernandez

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    I’m a nature and sports lover. I try to spend all the time I can outdoors.

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    is there a good work life balance as a scientist?

  • Emma Sullivan

    About Me:

    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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  • Emilia Arguello

    About Me:

    I’m a chemist and academic researcher living in Cambridge. I love running, photography, indoor climbing, honey, and bubble tea. I currently host a music radio show as well.

    Me at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia

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    Where do all the scientists travel and hang out?

  • Dominic Williams

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  • Diana Martin

    About Me:

    I live in Leicester in a house with my family. Outside of work I am a volunteer first aider and help to run youth groups.

    I also love a good Dad joke!

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  • Cobus Smit

    About Me:

    I love to laugh and make others laugh. I am quite nerdy and almost exclusively read fantasy novels and love to play xbox.Β  I live with my wife and two girls, 2 and 4, in York.

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  • Charlene Hoad

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    I live and work in London, spend a lot of my time going to the theatre and walks (whenever the weather allows!).

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    did you go to private school

  • Bruno Silvester Lopes

    About Me:

    I am someone who studies different types of bacteria and how they become powerful and cause human infections. As a child I always had a dream of naming my own bacteria and I achieved it in 2019πŸ™‚ You can see the bacteria which I discovered on the link below

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0723202021000400?via%3Dihub

    I am hardworking and dedicated to the science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting human health.

     

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    Latest Question:
    what is your favourite planet and why/

  • Audrey Rago

    About Me:

    I live in London, but I am originally from Boston, USA. I am a Sustainability Engineer, so I spend most weekdays at a manufacturing plant, and in the evenings I love to dance (I’m currently learning Salsa), read, and spend time with friends. On the weekends I like to get outside, whether it’s cycling, walking or jogging, and in the winter I love to go skiing.

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  • Anne Lockhart

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  • Andrew Parrott

    About Me:

    I am a research scientist based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. I’m interested in Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, computer aided experiments, data analysis, and board games.

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    Latest Question:
    How do you get computers to understand code?

  • Amy Mason

    About Me:

    Disabled female statistician with silly hair. I love LARP, art and chocolate.

    I live and work in Cambridge.Β  I use DNA information and statistics ideas.

    I try to spot who might have heart attacks or strokes.Β  I also try to work out why that might happen.

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    Latest Question:
    Sorry for the deep question, but what do you think about the conspiracy theory that if scientists were to find a cure

  • Alex Bainbridge

    About Me:

    I am a physicist who builds particle accelerators at Daresbury Laboratory in Warrington. Outside work I enjoy reading geeky books, video games, and fencing.

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