COVID has meant that so many things have gone virtual! Personally, I believe this offers so much more to the public and opens up opportunities that perhaps would not have been there before. I have been taking the time to do lots of outreach! Recently I have been asked to be involved with a film project with AliEnergy in Argyll to present different STEM roles in Argyll. Argyll is where SAMS is based. What is STEM ? STEM is SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHS All of these 4 topics fit into my job role, so as a female they wanted to show that women are doing these roles too, to I suppose make it normal? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIeYQskKULA Zoom is a great tool because lots of people can join and it is easy to share a PowerPoint to everyone's screen. There is also a chat function and an icon where you can raise a virtual hand if you would like to speak. The other great tool is google docs. For example, a shared google do...
This Blog started in Antarctica where I was a Marine Scientist for 18 months. Since then, it has followed my progression into a Professional Marine Scientist, Diver and Skipper. Now I am a Freelance Marine Scientist, and director of my own company and offer my services of diving, skippering, deckhand and Open Water swim coaching. When not working I enjoy going on remote adventures mountain biking, climbing and freediving. Read here for my random stories of adventure and science!