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2016/06/27 22:46:32
Subject: How much of DAKKADAKKA is scientifically trained?
Biology BSc (Hons.) with focus on human physiology and disease.
MSc in Biotechnology. - Using model organisms and cell culture for in-silico and in-vivo testing for drug and toxicological profiling
MSc in Bioinformatics. - Constructing computer models based on animal models to simulate drug and toxicological reactions / profiling
I also have a teaching qualification, but I refuse to teach in the UK education system after what Gove did to it.
I was applying for a PhD but European Funding kind of died when England voted for political and social suicide. Guess who's just said he want's to be Prime Minister.... Gove.
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Thousand Sons: 3850pts / Space Marines Deathwatch 5000pts / Dark Eldar Webway Corsairs 2000pts / Scrapheap Challenged Orks 1500pts / Black Death 1500pts
I have an MSci in Physics with Astrophysics and am currently in the process of finishing a PhD in Astrophysics
I also have a certificate in Planetary Geology
"Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. " - V
I've just supported the Permanent European Union Citizenship initiative. Please do the same and spread the word!
"It's not a problem if you don't look up." - Dakka's approach to politics
2016/07/02 11:04:37
Subject: Re:How much of DAKKADAKKA is scientifically trained?
Whirlwind wrote: I have an MSci in Physics with Astrophysics and am currently in the process of finishing a PhD in Astrophysics
I also have a certificate in Planetary Geology
Astrophysics high five!
Where are you studying?
Astrophysics for the win lol!
I'm at the University of Leicester
"Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now have censors and systems of surveillance coercing your conformity and soliciting your submission. How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror. " - V
I've just supported the Permanent European Union Citizenship initiative. Please do the same and spread the word!
"It's not a problem if you don't look up." - Dakka's approach to politics
2016/07/03 15:32:57
Subject: Re:How much of DAKKADAKKA is scientifically trained?
Currently studying for a B.eng in Aerospace Engineering at UWE
The spaceflight and astrophysics modules are the most enjoyable parts imho, I wish my course had more of them.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-px27tzAtVwZpZ4ljopV2w "ashtrays and teacups do not count as cover"
"jack of all trades, master of none; certainly better than a master of one"
The Ordo Reductor - the guy's who make wonderful things like the Landraider Achillies, but can't use them in battle..
2016/07/05 13:22:07
Subject: How much of DAKKADAKKA is scientifically trained?
I'm a bit of a mutt when it comes to education. I was never a believer in taking "easy pass" classes to fill out my electives. I just took the classes that I needed, then filled in the rest with classes that I found interesting.
I ended up Graduating in 3.5 years with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Since I still had 6 months left on my free-ride scholarship I wasn't going to let it go to waste.
I looked at the classes that I had taken, and what would cross over into other degrees. I used that last 6 months to pack my schedule with enough classes to get a degree in Statistical Analysis (only needed one class for that) and Criminology. I could have gotten a degree in History as well, but a mandatory 400 level class had no seats left when I applied. One credit short, dang it.
Currently I own a restaurant and am contemplating getting my P.I. license.
2016/07/05 13:59:49
Subject: How much of DAKKADAKKA is scientifically trained?
Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering. Relevant employment/training afterwards, I can only wish/are wet dreams. Will have to start fishing for employment abroad.
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2016/07/05 16:47:05
Subject: Re:How much of DAKKADAKKA is scientifically trained?
I wish the degree was half as interesting as that would have made it.
Thousand Sons: 3850pts / 
Space Marines Deathwatch 5000pts / 
Dark Eldar Webway Corsairs 2000pts / 
Scrapheap Challenged Orks 1500pts / 
Black Death 1500pts
