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Criodán Ó Murchú

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  • Qualifications:

    B.Sc in Chemistry

  • Research/Work History:

    My final year project was based upon the Royal Analysts Competition which aims at testing young people’s chemistry ability across Ireland and the UK.

  • Type of scientist:

    Chemist

  • Degree(s) and where you obtained them:

    Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, NUI Galway

  • Qualifications:

    B.Sc in Chemistry

  • Research/Work History:

    My final year project was based upon the Royal Analysts Competition which aims at testing young people’s chemistry ability across Ireland and the UK.

  • Employer/Lab group:

  • CE team:

    NUI Galway

  • Volunteering since…

    I think it’s around 2017 some time, however it wasn’t until 2018 that I got properly involved

  • Favourite thing about being a Cell EXPLORER volunteer:

    I love working with young people and helping them connect the dots between things in “real life” that they see every day and the science behind those things.

  • My best tip for extracting DNA:

    Be patient! It is better to do it right than to do it first.

    • About Me

      A chemist with a passion for teaching who also loves music, drums, books, and dogs.

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      I’m from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and started studying Chemistry in NUI Galway in 2016. I’m really into music, especially rock music and I’ve been playing drums for about ten years now. In my spare time, I love to volunteer, and I work with a few amazing groups around Ireland. I like sport too; I love running and cycling. Most of my spare time at the moment is keeping my dog, Major, occupied. This is great though, as it gives me loads of time to listen to podcasts about news, politics, and disaster stories from around the world. I’m incredibly into Formula 1 as well, which I’ve been watching since I was a few days old. I love the science and engineering that goes in to making it all possible.

    • My Typical Day

      Attending lectures, reading, researching, exercising and relaxing.

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      I normally walk to college or will cycle if it’s not too windy or rainy out. I normally have lectures in the morning for a couple of hours, then I’d get some lunch with my friends before heading to the laboratory. Depending on the day, I may be reading and researching or conducting experiments. I try to make sure I’m home before 6pm every day, to make sure I have some time for myself. Often, my housemates and I will eat dinner together and then I’ll head out for a walk and listen to a podcast. If I’ve any assignments or homework, I’ll work on them then before reading for a bit or watch something with my housemates.

    • Quickfire Q/A questions

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Hard-working, restless and analytical

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        I wanted to be a doctor initially but then decided to do science and see what areas interested me most.

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        Only a couple times, it’s safe to say I was a goody-two-shoes. I got detention once or twice for silly things but didn’t cause too much trouble.

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        Pink Floyd!

        What's your favourite food?

        Pizza, hands down.

        What is the most fun thing you've done?

        I love rollercoasters so I would say spending days at theme parks is way up there!

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

        I would wish for an end to world hunger, affordable & accessible healthcare for everyone and free education forever.

        Tell us a joke.

        All of my good jokes Argon.

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