Profile
Kelly Sharpe
My CV
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Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in 2021 (hopefully!)
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Research/Work History:
: I am working on my final year project which is studying the glacial deposits of Derryloney Drumlin in Silverstrand, Galway.
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Current Job:
Undergraduate student
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Type of scientist:
Earth and Ocean Science student
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Degree(s) and where you obtained them:
Currently in Final Year of Earth and Ocean Science in NUI Galway.
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Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in 2021 (hopefully!)
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Research/Work History:
: I am working on my final year project which is studying the glacial deposits of Derryloney Drumlin in Silverstrand, Galway.
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Current Job:
Undergraduate student
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Employer/Lab group:
I am still a student 😊
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CE team:
NUI Galway
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Volunteering since…
2019
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Favourite thing about being a Cell EXPLORER volunteer:
Being able to connect with students and show them how fun and interesting science can be. Also being able to teach students that there is lots of different scientists and anyone can be one if they put their mind to it.
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My best tip for extracting DNA:
Take your time going through each step and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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About Me
I’m a final year Earth and Ocean Science student who loves reading, playing Mario games and is a bit obsessed with dogs.
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I’m from County Cork and I moved to Galway in 2017 to study in NUI Galway. I love living in Galway and going for walks and swims in Salthill. I always loved physical geography in school so Earth and Ocean science was a perfect fit for me. I love travelling, I went interrailing for 3 weeks in Europe with my friends after the leaving cert, and I’ve gone to 6 countries throughout college. I like to keep fit by going to the gym, cycling, walking and swimming. I love reading fiction and playing games on my switch. When I’m at home I really enjoy looking after my dog, and listen to podcasts when I bring him for a walk. My favourite TV shows are sitcoms like Friends and The Office and drama like Grey’s Anatomy. I spend lots of time watching David Attenborough’s documentaries and I really enjoy horror movies!
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My Typical Day
Researching, going out into the field, attending lectures and labs
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I usually wake up as late as possible, I love sleeping far too much 😊. I have my breakfast and do some research like reading papers from other scientists for my project. I attend my lectures and labs and usually have a few assignments to work on. A few times a week I go to Silverstrand with two others who are doing the project with me and we have a look at the drumlin to try find interesting hints or clues as to how it formed. I draw sketches, write notes on what I see and sometimes crack bits of rock off for samples with my hammer!. We discuss our different theories and when I get home, I do some reading on what we talked about or found that day. In the evening I make my dinner and watch some TV or play the switch to relax. I try to do some exercise everyday so I go for a walk or do some yoga.
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Quickfire Q/A questions
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Friendly, Intuitive, Caring
What did you want to be after you left school?
In Primary School- A Crime Scene Investigator (CSI). In Secondary School- A geologist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really, I only got detention once. I tend to get away with things!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Imagine Dragons
What's your favourite food?
Pasta
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Kayaking in Lough Hyne, Co. Cork during a bioluminescent algae bloom. Everytime I disturbed the water with my paddle it looked like there was fireflies in it! I felt like a Disney character.
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
I wish big companies would stop exploiting the Earth, to travel the world and live in a warm country on the beach.
Tell us a joke.
Watson: Holmes! What kind of rock is this! Holmes: Sedimentary, my dear Watson.
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