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Sam Rowe
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About Me:
I’m a science communicator in the fine city of Norwich, sharing my love for science and making sure that science is for everyone. I work in the communications team at the Earlham Institute and in my spare time I love reading, gaming, baking, travelling and doing gymnastics!
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I live near the University of East Anglia in Norwich and work as a public engagement officer at the Earlham Institute. I’ve lived in Norwich since 2013 and it’s an amazing city to explore – it’s got a castle, loads of great places to eat, excellent outdoor spaces to wander around, and it’s not too far from the beach!
My background is in chemistry research and science communication. I grew up on the Norfolk/Suffolk border and then moved to London for my undergraduate degree. After that I came to Norwich for my PhD where I studied electric bacteria – tiny organisms that produce an electric current after breaking down food. Since finishing my PhD I’ve worked in science communication. I love meeting new people and getting to tell everyone about the really interesting research happening in the city.
Outside work I love reading (mostly fantasy and science fiction books), gaming (lots of RPGs), baking (especially banana muffins and chocolate cakes), travelling (favourite countries I’ve visited so far are Japan and Brazil) and I do gymnastics (so much fun and really good exercise). My pronouns are he/him.
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My Work:
I work with scientists at the Earlham Institute to help them tell stories about all the amazing work they do.
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As a public engagement officer I get to help scientists at the Earlham Institute share their latest research findings with people around the world through blogs, social media, public events and videos.
I mostly work on the Darwin Tree of Life Project that aims to sequence the DNA of over 60,000 species from across the British Isles (including animals, plants, fungi and protists). To support this project I’ll be running school sessions, training workshops and activities with nature groups to show the importance of understanding DNA and genomes.
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Education:
Ditchingham Primary School – Bungay Middle School – Bungay High School – Imperial College London – University of East Anglia
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Qualifications:
GCSE = 5A* and 7A grades, AS Level = Geography (A grade) and General Studies (A grade), A2 Level = Chemistry (A grade), Maths (A grade) and Physics (A grade), Undergraduate (Imperial College London) = 1st Class Degree in Chemistry MSci, Postgraduate (University of East Anglia) = PhD in Chemistry
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Work History:
Shop Assistant – PhD Researcher – Chemistry Tutor – Science Writer and Presenter – Science Festival Events and Marketing Coordinator
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Current Job:
Public Engagement Officer
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Scientist in a laboratory
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Overall I was pretty well-behaved...
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Depends on my mood but it's a tie between Daft Punk and The Killers
What's your favourite food?
Chocolate
Tell us a joke.
Want to hear a joke about potassium? K.
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