2012 sees the introduction of four new science ambassadors who share some honest insights on their studies and careers.
They talk about what they did in school and in college and what life as a scientist is like. Their work in biology, marine research, physics and mathematics has brought them around the world and given them great experiences and opportunities.
Dee Lawlor – biologist:
“Personally, I love the challenge of studying and research and I get really bored without it. Getting to play with cool science toys is great – everything is more interesting under a microscope! The best part for me is when I discover something new.”
Teresa Martin – marine researcher:
“As part of my job, I get paid to do underwater research whether it be specimen collections or underwater photography and what better reason to do my favorite sport – scuba diving!”
Eoin Ó Colgáin – physicist:
“In the last year alone, I have been to Seoul, Mumbai, Barcelona, New York, Dublin and Oviedo, Spain where I now based.”
Tom Barry – businessman and mathematician:
“Choosing to do a maths degree was, for me, natural as it was the thing I was most interested in. But it has turned out great. At age 22, I was a maths lecturer in Trinity College, giving lectures to IT night degree students.”
To learn more about these Science Ambassadors, visit MyScienceCareer.ie
