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Nina Jordan

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  • Education

    I did my school years and undergrad in Germany, then a PhD at Leicester Uni.

  • Qualifications

    A-levels, “Diplom” and PhD (in geology)

  • Work History

    Mostly at Leicester Uni, I really haven’t got very far yet…

  • Current Job

    Research Assistant working on the building stones of Leicester

  • Employer

    University of Leicester

  • 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.

  • 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

  • What I'd do with the prize money:

    Make climate science open to pupils

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      curious, persistent, passionate

      What was your favourite subject at school?

      Probably geography but I enjoyed languages also.

      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.

      If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

      A riding instructor, baker or dancer

      Who is your favourite singer or band?

      Little Mix, Shawn Mendes, Rita Ora....

      What's your favourite food?

      Italian. I love pasta

      What is the most fun thing you've done?

      Climb up an active volcano!

      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!

  • My profile link:
    https://ias.im/u.156211

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