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Andrew Quigley
Huge range of questions today. Everything from space, dinosaurs, and global warming! Looking forward to those curried crickets!
My CV
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Education:
Maynooth University (2009-2013), St. Mary’s College (2004-2009)
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Qualifications:
B.Sc in Science
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Work History:
Stability Analyst in Norbrook Laboratories Ltd. (2014-2015)
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Current Job:
PhD researcher in Waterford Institute of Technology
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My Typical Day
Checking results from yesterday’s experiments, figuring out why the experiment didn’t work, reading, writing.
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What I'd do with the prize money
I would start a competition aimed at students who want to compete in the BT Young Scientist or SciFest competitions.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Inquisitive, enthusiastic, kind
What did you want to be after you left school?
I didn’t really have a plan. I liked studying science so I decided to just keep doing it
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Who? Me?…….Never!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Don’t really have a favourtie, whatever happens to be stuck in my head I suppose. Today it’s been: I really like you, by Carly Rae Jepson
What's your favourite food?
Enchiladas. I could eat them all day, every day
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Travelling around Europe for two weeks during the summer
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
More money, a better car, and a cure for a receding hairline
Tell us a joke.
I once asked a cow what it thought of Mad Cow Disease, the cow replied: sure it wouldn’t bother me, I’m a helicopter!…………Get it?………….I’ll get my coat
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