Profile
Nina Jordan
My CV
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Education:
I did my school years and undergrad in Germany, then a PhD at Leicester Uni.
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Qualifications:
A-levels, “Diplom” and PhD (in geology)
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Work History:
Mostly at Leicester Uni, I really haven’t got very far yet…
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Current Job:
Research Assistant working on the building stones of Leicester
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About Me:
I am a geologist with a passion for volcanoes but I am also into climate change
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I did geology at uni because it gave me the opportunity to travel the world. Then I discovered volcanoes! I did a semester abroad in Hawaii to get some volcanology experience which was fantastic and confirmed that I wanted to become a volcanologist. So I went and got a PhD (research degree) in volcanoes. I’ve not worked very much in this field though as there aren’t many jobs so I work in geology more generally. I believe we should all be working towards a zero-carbon sustainable society and economy and this is an area I’d like to work in next.
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My Typical Day:
Staring at a computer screen plotting chemical data or exploring in Google Earth. Taking pictures of buildings to assess the materials they are made from
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Make climate science open to pupils
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
curious, persistent, passionate
What did you want to be after you left school?
I had no idea for a long time... Then I discovered geology at a university open day!
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Not really, I was kind of boring.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Little Mix, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora....
What's your favourite food?
Italian. I love pasta
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Some job security. Other than that I'm pretty happy.
Tell us a joke.
What do atoms and Donald Trump have in common? The make up everything!
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