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Carmel Howe

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Curriculum Vitae

  • Education:

    University of Nottingham (2010-2017) University of Melbourne (2012-2013)

  • Qualifications:

    MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Work History:

    I started out with an apprenticeship at GE Power Conversion then when I started university I discovered biophotonics and the rest is history

  • Current Job:

    PhD student and teaching assistant

  • Employer:

    University of Nottingham

  • About Me

    Outside of my work I spend most of my time practising yoga, climbing, hiking, crafting (crochet and cross stitch), and reading.

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    Outside of my work I spend most of my time practising yoga, climbing, hiking, crafting (crochet and cross stitch), and reading.

    I am trying to visit as many countries as possible but my scratch off map is still looking unimpressive.

  • My Work

    PhD Student trying to find a new way of detecting brain activity. (& teaching assistant)

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    I started out completing an apprenticeship at GE Power Conversion where I helped design and build generators and motors for lots of different applications. After that I went to university to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering. My tutor during my degree was attempting to build an artificial brain which completely fascinated me!

    This artificial brain is made from real brain cells but with a virtual environment that controls what the brain is seeing and reacting to.

    My final year project and PhD has been working on finding a new way of detecting all the brain activity from every brain cell (neuron) in this artificial brain. I have been trying to do this with light and without using any dyes or methods that would damage the brain.

  • My Typical Day: I definitely don't have a typical day! Usually I am drinking coffee, checking on my cells, writing, then after dark starting my experiments.

  • What I'd do with the money

    I would use 50% to fund STEM outreach in Nottinghamshire and the rest to organise the first 500 Women Scientists event in Nottingham

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    I am the coordinator for the Nottingham 500WS pod. We are still in our infancy and the money would be useful in organising some public engagement events around Nottingham to raise awareness and encourage more young women into STEM fields.

    https://500womenscientists.org/

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      hard-working, active, shy

      What or who inspired you to follow your career?

      When I was in High School I got to go on a school outing to a local company and make robots!

      What was your favourite subject at school?

      All science and ICT

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      Paediatrician

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      All the time. In year 7 my teacher said I was the girl with the curl

      If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

      Astrophysicist

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      Currently obsessing over ska!

      What's your favourite food?

      Greek food

      What is the most fun thing you've done?

      Skydiving in New Zealand or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef

      If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

      3 more hours in the day

      Tell us a joke.

      Want to hear a Sodium joke? Na....How about a Potassium joke? K

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