Profile
Jack Heal
My CV
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Education:
I went to King Alfred’s School in Somerset, and then did my degree (and now PhD) at the University of Warwick
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Qualifications:
A-Levels in Maths, Chemistry and French; BSc in Maths; MSc in Mathematical Biology and Biophysical Chemistry
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Work History:
I worked in an ice-cream parlour when I was at school and sixth form, and then I worked in a bar at a “Holiday Village” and at the Job Centre.
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Current Job:
PhD student
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My Typical Day:
In the morning I do some computer modelling and then in the afternoon do some experiments to see things happen in “real life” as they do on the computer. In between I drink tea and chat with the other people in the lab.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I’d donate the money to help fund a mobile science lab run by Taste For Science in Uganda
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Ambitious, fortunate, happy
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not much. When I was it was either for not listening or for distracting other people.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Amanda Palmer
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
I’d finish my PhD with more publications. I’d go to Madagascar. Then stay happy and peaceful.
Tell us a joke.
Why did the baker have brown fingers? Because he kneaded a poo.
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