STEM Ambassador
By day, I am a research scientist, university lecturer and STEM ambassador. By night, I am a guide and ranger leader and science geek. I was also recognised by Girlguiding NWE Express! committee as a #realrole model.
I began running science workshops in 2013 helping to run the CSI-themed transition event for guides and senior section members in Girlguiding Cheshire Forest. I was then asked to help run the Science zone at Chamboree 2014.
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After this, I began offering to run science badge workshops to local units in 2015 to aid my fundraising for my second trip to Gambia. I have now run science sessions for over 7000 young people across the North West and The Midlands.
Academic
I completed a BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology at The University of Liverpool before studying for my PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology, also at The University of Liverpool. I completed 5 years research as a post-doctoral research scientist before taking up my academic position in Liverpool, where I am now a senior lecturer, the public engagement coordinator and a STEM ambassador.
Public Engagement
I have worked with with Skcin, a national skin cancer awareness charity to educate young people in sun safety through their sun safe schools initiative.
As a STEM Ambassador, university lecturer and research scientist I am often asked along to schools to run a career session or assembly.
Here I am introducing year 5 students to my journey into scientific research and teaching them all about germs, the importance of washing your hands and how we develop medicines such as penicillin. I have a passion for inspiring #WomenInSTEM.
