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Asked by Aoibhinnn on 14 Nov 2024. This question was also asked by daws11meno, seen11meno, tune11repo, away11repo, deny11dans.
Question: what inspired you to be a scientist?
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Brendan Mullane answered on 14 Nov 2024:
I am a electronic engineer who likes the application of engineering mixed with sciences such as biology. Scientists and engineers can learn so much from each other to solve real-world applications. I was very inquisitive into how computers and gadgets worked when I was young and that got me intrigued as to how new technologies worked. Science and engineering is a great field to be involved in.
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Cyrille commented on :
I have always been interested in observing nature when playing outdoors as a kid and loved identifying animals when going on walks. This was a big inspiration to read books about animals, which led me more and more into their biology. In high school I had amazing science teachers, which motivated me to pursue studies in chemistry. And further down the rabbit hole, here I am still doing what I love!
Michael commented on :
I wanted to play guitar in a heavy metal band, but luck (and talent) deserted me
Turned out I was good at maths, memorizing stuff and could get concepts in chemistry and physics, so I kind of fell into physical sciences accidentally. Supported by a great chemistry and maths teaching team that pushed me to chemistry.
Turned out I was rubbish in the lab, not good for a chemist. But a year in Germany meant the I got to learn how you can simulate chemistry and with support of two amazing professors I got a jump start in the research area where I work now in a leadership role.
Always important to be ready for unexpected opportunities, be knowledgeable about a technical area and accept your limitations