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Charlene Rodriguez

My CV

  • Qualifications:

    Nearly finished my degree in BSc General Science NUIG

  • Research/Work History:

    Volunteer Coordinator – Cell EXPLORERS

  • Current Job:

    I'm still a student right now

  • Type of scientist:

    Microbiologist

  • Degree(s) and where you obtained them:

    Final year Microbiology student at NUI Galway

  • Qualifications:

    Nearly finished my degree in BSc General Science NUIG

  • Research/Work History:

    Volunteer Coordinator – Cell EXPLORERS

  • Current Job:

    I'm still a student right now

  • Employer/Lab group:

    Still a student at NUI Galway, but current I’m the volunteer coordinator at Cell EXPLORERS

     

  • CE team:

    NUI Galway

  • Volunteering since…

    2017

  • Favourite thing about being a Cell EXPLORER volunteer:

    interacting with different students in schools and meeting other volunteers

  • My best tip for extracting DNA:

    Patience is important! If you need help, always ask

    • About Me

      I’m a final year microbiology student who loves learning new crafts and watching anime

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      I was born in the Philippines and now live in Donegal. I love music and art and like to combine them with my science projects. I like to dance when I’m in a good mood and I’m learning how to rollerskate! I have been volunteering with Cell EXPLORERS since my first year of university and I’m enjoying every moment of it

    • My Typical Day

      Learning new skills and creating solutions!

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      I wake up early in the morning and do some stretches. I grab some breakfast and head into campus for my first lecture (usually 9am or 12pm). I take part in lab works 2-3 times a week and work in teams. Our labs reflect what we had studied in our lectures during the week e.g. water quality or the best nutrients to grow a microorganism. After a busy day, I meet up with my friends and we watch anime or other films together. I like listening to music on my journey home. One of my favourite things to do is play video games. My favourite game to play at the moment is Stardew Valley. In September I will be starting my final year project! Due to COVID-19, this means that the project will be done online, gathering data and presenting it to others.

    • Quickfire Q/A questions

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Short, smiley, kind

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        I loved art and science growing up. I wanted to be able to be in a job that allowed me to use both of those talents and now im a scientist!

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        Not at all! I was a quiet child in school and followed the rules

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        Hozier

        What's your favourite food?

        Adobo (it’s a Filpino dish made with chicken and soy sauce)

        What is the most fun thing you've done?

        Become an activity leader in Edinburgh, giving city tours for a language school

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        To not always be so critical of myself when things go wrong. Be surrounded by loving friends and family. Finish getting my drivers license!!!

        Tell us a joke.

        Why did the germ cross the microscope? To get to the other slide!

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