Profile
Scott Dwyer
My CV
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Education:
North Liverpool Academy (Liverpool), UWC Atlantic College (St Donats, Wales), University of Brighton, Harper Adams University, University of Warwick
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Qualifications:
Masters Degree: MSc Entomology (Merit), Undergraduate Degree: Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) 2:1, GCSES & BTECs; Mathematics (A*), Science Double Award (AB), English Literature (A*), English Language (A), French (B), Geography (A), Performing Arts (Distinction*), Business Studies (Distinction*), ICT (Distinction)
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Work History:
Shop Assistant, Gambling Arcade and Tanning Salon Supervisor, Peer Assisted Study Supervisor, NEXT Christmas Temp, Zoo Enrichment Team, GCSE Biology Marker, University Tour Guide, Outreach Helper
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Current Job:
PhD Student and Statistics Drop-in Tutor
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About Me:
I’m a scientist studying insects, from Liverpool, living in Coventry. I like insects, long walks and socialising with my friends.
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I live on Warwick University campus in Coventry with my partner and friends. We have some pet cockroaches and sun beetles. I grow quite a lot of plants in my house and make my own wines. I am part of the student council on campus and love to get involved and enjoy meeting new people. I am a member of the LGBT+ group at Warwick and help run a socials for loads of students from film nights and discussions to craft sessions.
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My work focuses on honey bees and a small parasitic mite that feeds on them called Varroa destructor. My job is to work out new ways to control this mite. I am using fungi to control the mite and I have to check the fungi does not harm the bee in any way and only kills the mite.
This means I set up a lot of experiments looking at the interaction between the bees, fungi and mites.
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My Typical Day:
I get up around 7 am and then jump the bus to work. My day normally starts with gathering everything I need to set up the experiment I’m going to do the day and then either jumping into a bee suit to collect some bees or mites to work with or putting on my lab coat and heading into the lab. I have to grow a lot of the fungus I work with in the lab to kill the parasitic mite of bees – so a lot of effort goes into making sure this ready to work with each week.
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I am based at Warwick Crop Centre which focuses on crops, pathogens and insects and how we can be more sustainable in the future.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I’d like to run day long workshops for local primary and secondary schools about insects.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Outgoing, loud, fun
What did you want to be after you left school?
I originally wanted to be a Doctor.
Were you ever in trouble at school?
I used to talk a lot because I tended to read a head in the text books!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I like Marina and the Diamonds and Adele
What's your favourite food?
I think my Mum's cooking (nothing is better than homemade food)
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Lots of money, a house for all my family and friends and to visit every country
Tell us a joke.
What did the bee say to the naughty bee? Bee-have yourself!
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