Profile
Lauren McNaughton
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About Me:
Hi, I’m Lauren! I’m one of the Schools and Communities Leads at Life Science Centre. I enjoy reading, playing board games and long nature walks.
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Hi, I’m Lauren! I’m one of the Schools and Communities Leads at Life Science Centre. Before I worked at the Science Centre, I did a degree about biology (living things) at Newcastle University. My favourite things to study are plants and animals. You can usually find me playing board games or with my nose stuck in a book.
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
I’m one of the Schools and Communities Leads at Life Science Centre. I run exciting science workshops for school groups. I also create fun activities for our science clubs.
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I’m one of the Schools and Communities Leads at Life Science Centre. I run exciting science workshops with students aged between 5 and 18 years old. The workshops cover all areas of science from the human body to space. Part of my job also includes creating activities to put in the workshops and are weekly science club.
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Education:
Ryton Comprehensive (renamed Thorp Academy)
Newcastle University -
Qualifications:
GCSE’s (Triple Science, Maths, Geography, English, Spanish, Art)
A Levels (Biology, Psychology, English Language, Photography)
Degree (BSc Biology) -
Work History:
Science Explainer
Cafe Assistant
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Current Job:
Schools and Communities Lead
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Employer:
Life Science Centre
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Curious, Friendly and Patient
What did you want to be after you left school?
I didn't know but knew I wanted to do something with science
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Working with animals
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Taylor Swift
What's your favourite food?
Pizza
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