Dashboard – Purple Zone

Education:

University of the Philippines then I transferred to City, University of London to pursue an Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree
Work History:

Student Ambassador for City, University of London
Marketing and Communications Assistant at a start up company baserd in London
Barista for a local coffee shop in a town in the Philippines
Customer Service Representative for a call centre company
Current Job:

Development Scientist for High Energy Laser

About Me:

I’m a small girl who likes plants and double cream Oreos. I spend time reading and watching science-related stuff and when I’m not, I’m usually spending time with family and friends.
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I recently moved to Didcot for my placement year and while this is not my first time living away from family, it is my first time living with cats! I enjoy walking a lot (hiking would be a plus) and enjoy nature all around me. I like looking at the sky and wonder about stars and galaxies but it’s also because I’m a very short girl and looking up is my default when talking to people.
My Typical Day:

During Lockdown: My alarm wakes me up and that’s my signal to get up and spritz water on my plants. Then I do some stretches especially with my hands and check my science equipment. When I’m done with those, I get comfy in my bright blue thinking chair where I spend most of the day coding for my “damage checker” algorithm.

Without Lockdown: I would wake up and prepare to go to the lab. I cycle lots of uphill roads and catch my breath every 20mins or so as my legs ache. When I get to the lab, I wear my safety clothes and prepare to tinker with laser equipment! 🙂
What I'd do with the prize money:

Science anywhere you go! If I win the prize money, I will host a podcast that talks about how scientists and engineers draw inspiration from nature!

Viviene Dela Cruz