Profile
Anna Kalorkoti
My CV
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Education:
The Raleigh School, Horsley – Guildford High School – University of Cambridge
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Qualifications:
GCSEs: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, English Literature, History, German, Latin, Classical Greek
A Levels: Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology
Undergraduate degree: Natural Sciences (Materials Science & Metallurgy) -
Current Job:
Materials Scientist
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About Me:
I’m a materials scientist, tea-lover and Hufflepuff. I live in Guildford with my fiancΓ©e and an ever-growing collection of board games.
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My Typical Day:
I do lots of different things in my job, so every day is different! I might be in my lab making plastic (which is a bit like making a cake), or using science equipment to see if a strong material can stay strong when it’s as hot as the inside of a jet engine. I might be using a computer to help me do some clever maths, and work out things that I can’t measure with my science equipment. I might be writing about the work I’ve done and what I’ve found out, or talking about it to other scientists, so they can use what I learned to help them make decisions.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
There is a “makerspace” club at my local library. People can learn how to write computer code, program robots, use a 3D printer, and do lots of other things. I would like to help them buy new equipment.
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
When I was in primary school, I wanted to be a cat breeder - really, I just wanted an excuse to own lots of cats (my parents wouldn't let me get a cat at the time)! Later, I thought I wanted to be a teacher. Around sixth form, I started thinking that I might want to be a scientist, but I had no idea what sort of scientist I'd be or even what options existed.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
A few times, for things like forgetting my homework or having the wrong PE kit
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Sara Bareilles
What's your favourite food?
All the cheese!
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Unlimited tea; a working teleporter so I can easily visit friends who live far away; more wishes.
Tell us a joke.
What cheese is made backwards? Edam! (My girlfriend told me this joke on our first date, along with about a dozen other cheese puns. It must have worked, because we're now engaged! After several years, I've stiltons of love for her.).
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