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Green Algorithms: Quantifying the Carbon Impact of Computations- Oxbridge Varsity Sci Symposium
Talk summary by Gemma Penson Climate change is one of the most critical emergencies humankind and our planet face on a daily basis. Amidst the current pandemic, the situation is not getting any better, with a severe reduction in recycling and mass production of disposable masks. For anyone determined to reduce their environmental damage and…
My all-or-nothing gamble – Daria Sipos (PPE, Magdalen College)
Let’s get the most controversial thing about me out of the way first. I study Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). Now is the time to look at the title of this publication and confirm that you’re indeed reading The Oxford Scientist. And yes, you are. So how does a PPE student fit into this picture?…
“Bits and bobs of everything”- Diana-Gabriela Oprea (MChem Chemistry, Christ Church)
I’m Gabriela, a second year Chemistry student at Christ Church1. I’m passionate about science, outreach and literature, attending as many talks as I can and generally trying to make the most out of this university experience. Why did you decide to study your subject at Oxford? “I think I’ve been a science person all my…
“Field trips are a pretty big part of the course” – Stephanie Halwa (Earth Sciences, St Hugh’s College)
I’m a 2nd year Earth Sciences student (second from the left in the picture), and also the first from my immediate and wider family to go to university . I’m from a small market town in the South of England, so Oxford didn’t seem like a reachable goal for me for most of my life….
“Oxford […] always keeps me occupied with either work, attending society events, or playing sports” – Konrad Mayer (Physics, St. Hugh’s College)
Hi, I’m Konrad, a second-year physics student at St. Hugh’s College (on the left in the picture above). I am also the Treasurer of the Oxford University Polish Society (OxPolSoc) and I’m on the committee for a couple of the sports societies at my college. Why did you decide to study your subject at Oxford?…
“The highlight of First Year is definitely the field trip to Pembrokeshire, Wales” – Abigail Sheppard (Biology, Hertford College)
Hi! I’m Abi, a second year Biologist at Hertford College. My friends would describe me as constantly on the go and obsessed with dancing (and Biology, of course). I thrive on being busy and I am a firm believer that life at Oxford is far more than just studying in your room! Why did you…
“It’s not all about work, work, work!” – Lucy Morley (Biology, Worcester College)
Hey, I’m Lucy. I’m currently a second year biologist at Worcester College in Oxford. Coming from a countryside area in the south of England I particularly enjoy the nature and ecology side of biology. Why did you decide to study your subject at Oxford? All through school I was definitely more of a science and…
“Thinking of criticisms to every single paper became automatic.” – Lena Duma (Biomedical Sciences, St Hugh’s College)
Hi! My name is Lena, and I’m a second-year Biomed student from Poland. I love reading books and playing team sports, like volleyball and sailing. I have liked biology for as long as I can remember but always thought I would become a doctor since, in Poland, there are not many other paths viable after…
“How birdwatching led me to Oxford” – Elizabeth Tatham (Biology, St Hilda’s College)
Hi there! I’m currently a Biology student, but I’m also a prolific plant grower, keeper of strange invertebrates (there are some triops on my windowsill as I type this) and an excessive walk-taker (if that is a thing). Why did you decide to study your subject at Oxford? Biodiversity conservation was a prominent part of…
“Express your thoughts, whether they’re right or wrong” – Jossy Russell (Mathematics, St Hugh’s College)
I’m Jossy, a mathematician at St Hugh’s1 (on the left in the picture above). Apart from being a mathematician, I love Jazz and doing silly (sometimes intoxicated) dancing with my friends. I am a massive Dua Lipa fan, and topology is my favourite area of maths so far! Why did you decide to study your…