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Juan Manuel Gonzalez Olalla
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About Me:
I am working in Logan (Utah), but I am from Spain. I work as researcher in lakes and oceans, but I am also a passionate about mountains and nature. I love biking and read history books.
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I started to work as researcher 6 years ago, and since then, I love my work because it combines the laboratory and the field work. I love other sports like soccer and tennis, and sometimes, I enjoy playing videogames in my Nintento Switch.
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My pronouns are:
he/him
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My Work:
I work with small algae that live in the water and I try to know how climatic change will affect them.
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Concretely, I work with these microalgae in the lab and in the field. Now, I have cultured one algae that it is going to be exposed to dust collected from wildfires and desert.
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My Typical Day:
I wake up early in the morning (6 am) and after the breakfast, I take a walk to the University. I start to work at 7.30 am and I check that my algae are good 😊 After that, I carry out some analysis in the lab and I have lunch. Then, I work with my computer and I finish my work at 5 pm. Later, I go to the swimming pool.
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During my day at the job, I have to work hard doing analysis in the lab, but I also like to talk with my colleagues in the lab about our weekend and all the things that motivate us. After have lunch, I call my family in Spain and I tell them how it was my day. When I finish swimming, I go home and I try 😊 to cook something good for the next day. Finally, I watch any TV serie like Game of Thrones or I read a book.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would like to create my own webpage about the climate change and the importance of microalgae in the world
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With this new webpage, I would like to show the people the differences among microalgae species and why are they so important for the climate and the functioning of lakes and oceans.
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Education:
I was studying in Spain from I was 5 to 20 years old (School, High School and University).
During University period, I was studying for 6 months in Belgium and later, I was doing part of my research in Italy.
Finally, I arrived to USA in August, 2021.
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Qualifications:
High School –> Grade A
University –> Grade B+
Research –> Grade A+
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Work History:
My first job was in the Photography shop of my uncle.
Then, I was working at the City Hall of my town, as environmental technician.
Before starting my research, I also was working in a private company as environmental teacher.
Finally, I start my research in 2015.
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Current Job:
My current job is being developed in Utah State University, and I work as scientist studying the effects of climate change on microalgae.
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Employer:
Utah State University
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Curious, happy and shy
What's the best thing you've done in your career?
To choose a job that I love
What or who inspired you to follow your career?
My professor of biology at the High School
What was your favorite subject at school?
Biology
What did you want to be after you left school?
Doctor
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Something related to work in contact with the nature
Who is your favorite singer or band?
I like Coldplay
What's your favorite food?
Potatoes with tomato and eggs
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Canyoning
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Be happy, good health, and achieving all my goals
Tell us a joke.
What is the longest word in the English language? "Smiles" because there is a mile between its first and last letters
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My Comments
Do you ever get days off! (1 comments)