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Vicky Fawcett
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I live in Germany researching Astronomy ✨🔭.
I love food 🍲, music festivals 🎸, and space 🚀Latest Question:
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Sophie Hall
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I live in London with my partner and I’m a BIG fan of breakfast who could happily eat cereal all day! 🥣 I did Food Science at university and work in food operations and product. In the evenings, I volunteer at a Brownie unit (Girlguding) and I love yummy food, Disney, and relaxing walks by the river.
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Sophie Gray
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I am an anatomy lab technician at Newcastle University. I’m from
Oxford and moved to Newcastle 4 years ago to study Biochemistry. I am 22 and enjoy yoga, reading and going out for dinner and drinks with my friends!Latest Question:
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Sophie Atkinson
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Hello! I am a Project Management Degree Apprentice in the Space and Defence Industry and I live in Newcastle. I love doing sports, travelling, going to concerts and walking my dogs!
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Sadaf Iqbal
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Hi I am Sadaf Iqbal. I am a researcher, science enthusiast also a mum. I have studied engineering in my undergraduate and masters’ degree. I have always wanted to work in the fields where mathematics and technology can benefit day to day lives of everybody. I did a PhD in Deep learning to detect a disease called Systemic Sclerosis using as easy a method as applying finger clips on your finger nails.
I believe Science is beautiful and is for everyone to enjoy and explore. I do enjoy talking to people how amazing science can be and if they think science is difficult, then talking to them about how it is not as difficult as they think. I have given several public talks to members of public where they were able to enjoy science in a casual chat and easy discussions.
I believe our young students are the ones who are constantly thinking about questions such as “Why should I study science”, “Should I stusy science when I go for higher studies?”, “Well can I not choose science when I grow up ?”, “How difficult is Maths or Physics or Programming ?”, so I believe that giving them a platform to explore their queries can make a huge difference in making it easier for them to love science. So here I volunteered to answer the questions from our budding scientists, the science enthusiats and from everyone who wants to ask questions.
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Ruth Daniels
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I am Ruth and I work as a technical project manager in the research department of a chemical company near Durham. I live in Newcastle with my husband and my cat, Max.
In my free time, I enjoy going for walks in the countryside, crocheting and reading.Latest Question:
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Ruth Augarde
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I grew up in Durham but now I live and work in Bristol as a mechanical engineer. I love to read and play board games and video games
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Roy Bearpark
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Hi, my name is Roy and I work as a Tree Surveyor. I live in Newcastle and I have two boys aged 1 and 6, and a cat who is 3. I really like to climb mountains and enjoy going on really long walks and bike rides in the countryside.
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Rebecca Bennion
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I live with my partner in Yorkshire. I am a palaeontologist working on ancient sea creatures. During the day I work at a museum in the Yorkshire Dales. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music and making jewellery.
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Penny Timpert
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I’m a polymer science technologist and I’m a mum of three teenage boys. I grew up outside Chester, handy for the mountains of Snowdonia and the seaside. I love hiking and being in the water. Luckily I work in Switzerland now so both are still close by!
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Paul Vickers
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I live with my wife in Northumberland. We have three children and two grandchildren. By day I’m a Professor of Computer Science and Sonification. I love music, tech, fish and chips, and Byzantine chant!
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Paula McMahon
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I am a Civil Engineer. I have two black and white cats. I love pizza!
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Nicholas Shipley
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Hello, I’m Nick. I was born in Hull but now live in York with my family. I’m an Aircraft Engineer in the Royal Air Force.
I enjoy lots of different sports, especially Football and Rugby League.
I keep myself fit by doing lots of running and love taking my dog out for a walk.
I have 3 children so enjoy playing games and building Lego.
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Matthew Fisher
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I am a Radar and ICT Technician in the Royal Air Force. Currently helping train pilots at an Electronic Warfare Range in training and development.
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Marsh Gaab
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Hello! I’m Marsh.👩🔬
I love science and anything out of the ordinary. I’m a molecular biologist 🧬and science communicator on the weekdays and a (frustrated) tennis player on the weekends. I have two dogs named Louise and Luna🐶. I love running 👟, taking photos 📷, going to art museums 🖼️ and watching films🎬.
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Mark Child
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Hi! I’m Mark, and I work for the Great Northumberland Forest. I think trees are awesome. Outside of work I like rowing, running and walking my dog.
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Lydia Mills
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I live inNewcastle but I am originally from France. I came over to work as a researcher in chemistry. I love travelling with my family like going to Vietnam last summer and discover different cultures.
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Leanne Wake
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I’m Leanne. I’m from Blyth and currently live in Gateshead. I have a little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Marv (he has a brother called Harry) and I like to go to the gym and do weightlifting.
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Laura Clark
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I am an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Northumbria University. My research looks at how people behave and understanding how they think and feel about things. I am interested in questions like ‘how do mental health problems develop?’ and ‘how do young people seek help when they are experiencing a mental health problem?’. I live with my husband and three children. I love reading, cooking, photography, running and travel 🙂
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Lana C
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I’m from Stirling in Scotland but I have lived in Newcastle for 2 years. I like to spend my free time going to the cinema, reading and I love to go on holiday!
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Kirsten Johnson
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I am a forester. I talk to people with land and design woodlands and hedgerows to suit their plans, also making sure the planting is right for the environment. I organise the planting and then inspect sites to make sure all the planting was done correctly.
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Kirsi K
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I am a researcher in Environmental Sciences, my work is focused on understanding permafrost (=frozen ground) in the Arctic and seagrass meadows in the Maldives.
I like being outdoors, climbing, and reading books.
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Kaye Johnson
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I live with my partner and our dog, Buddy 🐶. During the day, I work as an associate security specialist at Sage 🛡️. In my free time, I love collecting video games 🎮 and doing fun crafts ✂️🎨!
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Katie Knowles
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Hi, I’m Katie! I’m a Physics PhD student, and I love all things to do with space, especially planets! I’ve lived in Newcastle for just over two years now, and in my spare time, I enjoy climbing and hiking, as well as cooking and eating food from all over the world. I have been to lots of cool places like Hawaii, Japan, America, Switzerland, Germany, and more!
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Katie Baker
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I live in Edinburgh. I’m a Marine Consultant, working to help develop offshore wind farm developments in Scotland. In the free time I love hiking, knitting, baking and spending time with friends.
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Julio de Carvalho Ponce
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Brazilian forensic scientist currently based in the North East of England. I have previously lived in Brazil 🇧🇷, Norway 🇳🇴 and now live in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. I love cooking and have been in one episode of Masterchef Brazil (Season 2). I also enjoy singing karaoke 🎤 and playing videogames 🎮 (massive fan of the Assassin’s Creed series).
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Joe Harper
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I live in Sunderland and am a marine biologist. I have two dogs that I walk every day and love going on long walks in the Lake District and Northumberland. I love rock music and going to gigs and festivals. My favourite place to go is the beach!
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Jeyamohan Neera
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I am an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University who does research and teach cybersecurity for students. I have cat and I love to play basketball, go to beach and spicy food.
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Jenny Search
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I work at the Centre for Life in Newcastle. I live in Durham with my husband and two children. I love running, swimming and weight training and going to the beach.
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Jed Atkinson
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What-ho! I’m Dr Jed Atkinson and I’m a palaeontologist with a curly moustache and a hat!
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Jake Morton
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Hello! I’m Jake, and I work at Life Science Centre. My favourite bits of science are dinosaurs, rocks and fossils 🦕, but I love space 🚀 too!
Outside of work I like playing board games and video games 🎮, going on a walk to collect fossils 🐚, house plants 🪴, cooking 🍲 and looking after my cat Darwin 🐈⬛.
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Jade Hill
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Hi, I’m Jade!👋
I work for Sage, in their Cyber Security team 💻🔐
Outside of work, I love reading fantasy 📖, going on long hikes 🚶♀️, travelling the world🌎, and horse riding 🐎
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Georgia AB
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My name is Georgia and I love sport. I work at Northumbria University and do sport science research. I like football and support Newcastle United (both the men and women’s teams). I also really like athletics. I used to compete in the hurdles when I was younger.
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Gavin Tempest
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I live with my wife and two young children by the sea (near Newcastle). I like to run, walk or bike where I can, and the occasional cold water dip/swim. I love to cook, explore new places, listen to live music and spend time with my kids (reading Harry Potter, being a dinosaur and making up new games).
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Frazer C
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Hello! I’m Frazer and I work at Airbus in Newcastle. My job involves building satellites and using the images they collect to learn more about Planet Earth. In my spare time I like hillwalking, visiting new places, video games and watching rugby.
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Ellen Smith
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Hi, I’m Ellen. I’m from Newcastle and I work as a Lecturer in Psychology. Away from work I love to travel as much as I can! I also love to eat out with friends and enjoy cooking.
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Eleanor D
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I am an instrument and control engineer working in the energy industry – in particular I work on a carbon capture project. I currently live in London with my husband🏠
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Dipal Patel
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Assistant Professor at Teesside University.
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David Tetard
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French chemist, mad about science and medieval history. Completed my PhD in Bordeaux in 1996 then moved to the UK and stayed ever since.
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David Smailes
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I live with my wfe and two kids in Gateshead. I do research about mental health problems at Northumbria University. When I am not at work, I like to watch football and build Lego with my kids.
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Clementine Pons
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Hi! I’m Clem and I help restore peatlands in the wild and hilly North Pennines. 🌱💧🦃 I’ve always been interested in nature and biodiversity.
When I’m not working, I love hiking 🏔️, reading fantasy books 📖, bird watching🐦 and cooking 🍲.
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Clara Ferreira
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Hi! I’m Clara, I work at Northumbria University and I’m fascinated with animal behaviour.
Outside of work, some of my favorite things are playing games with my children, cooking and eating with friends, gardening, reading, jogging and going for walks in nature (anything from fossil hunting at the beach, to mushroom spotting in the forest).
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Christopher Mulligan
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Hi! I’m Chris and I work at Airbus Defence & Space in Newcastle. I am a Software Developer and work on computer programs to receive and process satellite imagery. In my spare time I like running, cycling, travelling and watching live music.
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Christian Daniell
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I live in Newcastle Upon Tyne and I work as a Laboratory Technician at the International Centre For Life. When I’m not in the lab I enjoy rock climbing, playing the guitar, and SCUBA diving.
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Chloe McGeorge
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Hi I’m Chloe!
I live with my partner and our cat in Durham. I work as a research physicist but in the evenings I like to do creative things like knitting, crochet and sewing. I also love running, reading and Disney!
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Lauren McNaughton
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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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Caitlin Cook
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Hi, I’m Caitlin and I study a PhD at Northumbria University. I am interested in animals 🐞🌺🦔 and plants 🌱, especially in cities and gardens.
Outside of work, I love getting outdoors with my dog Odin 🐶, going hiking and bird watching🐤, and pizza🍕!
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Becky McCerery
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I’m from Sunderland but I’m now living in Newcastle. For work I’m a polar scientist and in my spare time I like to read, play guitar and go on walks around Northumberland.
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Atma Prakash
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Hi! I’m Atma, an aerospace engineer and scientist who loves planes, rockets, and anything that flies.
I’m especially interested in how we can make flying and space travel cleaner and more sustainable for the future.I didn’t always know I’d become an engineer, I was just curious about how things work and liked maths, science, and asking lots of questions!
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Amanda Jones
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Amanda is currently an Associate Professor in Microbiology at Northumbria University.
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