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  • Stefanie Fields

    About Me:

    Hi! I live in southwest Pennsylvania with my husband, our 5-year-old wiener dog, Stanlee, and our 7-month-old daughter, Hazel. I love movies (Harry Potter, Star Wars, and all Marvel movies are a few of my favorites), being outdoors, and EVERYTHING Chocolate!

    My pronouns are:

    She/Her

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    What has motivated you to help protect the environment and people?

  • Scott Shaw

    About Me:

    I’m a Chemistry professor at the University of Iowa.  I am married, have two kids, and two dogs. We love playing ping-pong, foosball, and minecraft together. I’m also learning how to play the piano.  We live in the forest near a lake, so we go swimming a lot in the summer, drive our ATV through the trails, and go hunting for mushrooms.

    My pronouns are:

    he/him

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    Latest Question:

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  • Samantha Sherman

    About Me:

    Hi, I’m Samm! I currently live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and moved here 2 years ago for work. I love travelling and SCUBA diving and have visited every continent! I also love going to the gym and power lifting heavy weights :).

    My pronouns are:

    she/her

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    Latest Question:
    What do you like the most about what u do?

  • Ryan Holmes

    About Me:

    Quality Control Analyst with a college degree (Chemistry) and story to tell. Fan of most sports, most music, and all MCU stories. Former swimmer…I miss it dearly

    My pronouns are:

    He/ Him

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    what is your worst life decision

  • Phu Phan

    About Me:

    My name is Phu Phan. I’m from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I have moved to the United States when I was 15 years old. I love traveling, biking, and taking photos. (you can see some photos in the gallery)

    My pronouns are:

    Phu Phan (“Fu Fan”) is he/him. One way to remember: “Fu Fan” is for fun.

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    what is your worst life decision

  • Melissa Hess

    About Me:

    I am a scientist near Philadelphia, and I love working on environmental problems.  I do a lot of long-distance running, hiking, and love to bake.

    My pronouns are:

    she/her

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    how do you spend your free time?

  • Mauricio Tejera Nieves

    About Me:

    I’m a plant lover. I live in Lansing, MI, with my 25+ plants, and work as plant researcher at the University. I love running outdoors and seeing new places as I go.

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    Latest Question:

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  • Lindsey Anderson

    About Me:

    Hi! My name is Lindsey. I’m a Research Scientist living in the great PNW with my partner, daughter, and two pets who’s Insta-life is way cooler than mine. I love exploring the scientific unknown, playing soccer, hiking really big mountains, street art, and listening to music way too loud in the car.  😉

     

    Dream big, work hard, and lead with courage and curiosity!

    My pronouns are:

    she/her/hers

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    Latest Question:
    What is computational data?

  • Leah Sutton

    About Me:

    I work and live with my partner and our two sons, 11 and 15, in Pueblo, CO. We have three big dogs and a almost 6 month old puppy. I enjoy reading, hiking and being outside working in the yard.

    My pronouns are:

    She/her

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    what is your worst life decision

  • Lauren Haygood

    About Me:

    I live in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I’m a first year geology PhD student, science policy advocate, and science communicator. I enjoy running, hiking, doing art, and learning new languages in my free time.

    My pronouns are:

    She/Her/Hers

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    What is your favorite joke?

  • Kevin McGonigle

    About Me:

    I live with my wife and twin sons around Chadds Ford, PA. I chose to pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering because I have a very curious personality and I love figuring out how things work.

    When I’m not spending time with my family or working, I enjoy reading about new technologies, working on my computer, playing some video games, and cooking.

    My pronouns are:

    He/Him

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    Latest Question:

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  • Kaveri Sawant

    About Me:

    I live with my husband, son, and daughter in Pennsylvania.  I am a Technical Programme Manager in the day and proud mother 24/7!  I love writing, movies, and Indian food!


    https://imascientist.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Johnson-Matthey-Kaveri-R-Sawant-Video.mp4

    My pronouns are:

    She/her.

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    Latest Question:
    Whats your biggest challenge with being a scientist👺

  • Julia Marks

    About Me:

    I am a Philly native and live there now with my dog, Daisy. Outside of working as a chemist, I enjoy being outside, doing puzzles, and learning new swing dance moves. On weekends I make time to play Quidditch, the sport from Harry Potter (no we can’t fly, but we still play on “brooms”).

    My pronouns are:

    she/her

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    Latest Question:

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  • Juan Manuel Gonzalez Olalla

    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.

    My pronouns are:

    he/him

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    What is the largest animal you’ve ever worked with?

  • Emily Lathrop

    About Me:

    Hi, my name is Emily and I am a PhD student studying robotics. I live in San Diego, California and in my free time I enjoy doing triathlons (swimming, biking, and running), rock climbing, knitting, and traveling.

    My pronouns are:

    she/her

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    Latest Question:

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  • Dominic Margitan

    About Me:

    I live with my Wife and 14 year old daughter.  I work as an Engineering Manager for a research lab that tests catalyst technology.  When I am not working I love to spend time on the lakes and working out, lifting weights.

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    I love your photo where did you take it in!

  • Christian Zera

    About Me:

    My name is Christian and I live with my wife and 3 dogs in Wayne, PA. On my free time I like to exercise and travel!

    My pronouns are:

    he/him

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    Latest Question:

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  • Chiara Amato

    About Me:

    I was born and raised in Italy. I live with my partner in Hopkins, Minnesota, with two dogs and a cat. I am obsessed with music. I love watching music with a bowl of popcorn.

    My pronouns are:

    She/her/hers

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    What is your favorite joke?

  • Ceren Aydin

    About Me:

    I’m grateful for my family who stood by me for every step I took through life even when that meant moving thousands of miles away from home (Turkey) to pursue a graduate degree in the US. I’m a Chemical Engineer daughter of two Chemical Engineers (I could not fall far from the tree!). Upon finishing the PhD program in California during which I met my other half, I (fun fact: we both!) joined Johnson Matthey in 2013 and have been working there since then. We currently live in King of Prussia, PA with our kittens, Toni and Feta.

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    Do you like horses?

  • Amelia Grose

    About Me:

    Hi! I’m a PhD student at Michigan State University and I’m from Wisconsin🐄! I spend my summers studying rivers in Alaska. I have 2 pet rats🐀 and I love hiking, skiing, and crafting!

    My pronouns are:

    she/her

    Read more about me

    Latest Question:
    how do u analyze water? and what can you do with the water samples

  • Wendy Marburger

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  • Scott Cauffman

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  • Louis Gambino

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  • Jemimah Mawande

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