Charlie Maule

As a Specialist Technician in the Organic Geochemistry Unit at University of Bristol, I contribute to research by applying analytical chemistry techniques to archaeological artefacts to help answer questions about past civilisations. Before my current role as a Research Technical Professional, I have worked in the construction industry, chemical waste
management, and composite electroplating. My initial role after leaving school was an automatic gate engineer and electrician’s mate. I later studied Forensic Chemistry at University of the West of England.

Anna Demming Davis

Anna Demming Davis is a freelance science writer and also founding director, teacher and performer atSouth West Dance Theatre. On obtaining her PhD in Physics studying nanophotonics at King’s College London, she spent a year teaching ballet for Chelsea Ballet Schools and performing with a local ballet troupe, until the itch to get back to more science-related work got the better of her. She then spent a couple of years in Tokyo, Japan, working for the then Nature Publishing Group as copy editor for the newly launched Nature Photonics while performing with a salsa troupe by the name of Sabor. On returning to England she joined IOP Publishing, working on their scholarly journals at first and then as an editor for the flagship magazine Physics World. She subsequently spent a two-year stint with New Scientist as a features editor and now works freelance writing for publications including Physics World, Chemistry World, Scientific American and the Observer among others. A couple of years after her return to the UK she also launched South West Dance Theatre, a community interest company committed to promoting excellence and diversity in dance and bringing new ideas to fresh audiences. The company currently comprises a small cohort of professional dancers and provides weekly classes for adults an d children, some of whom also represent the company in performances at local events and festivals

Elissa Phillips

An avid scuba diver and activist, Elissa has spent the last few years fighting
commercial whaling (yes, it’s still happening!) The work ranges from documenting
the hunt on blustery cliff sides in Iceland, to speaking to decision makers at the UN
Climate Summit.

Drawing upon her background in theatre and running training seminars, she makes
learning about our oceans entertaining, engaging, and accessible for all ages. Elissa
would rather be under the sea, however, when landlocked, she can be found sharing
the wonders of the ocean and fighting to protect them.

David Evans

As a Specialist Technician in the Organic Geochemistry Unit at University of Bristol, I contribute to research by applying analytical chemistry techniques to archaeological artefacts to help answer questions about past civilisations. Before my current role as a Research Technical Professional, I have worked in the construction industry, chemical waste
management, and composite electroplating. My initial role after leaving school was an automatic gate engineer and electrician’s mate. I later studied Forensic Chemistry at University of the West of England.

Jonathan Dicker

From studying Sport and Exercise Science at Yeovil College, Jonathan Dicker has had an unusual journey into STEM. Through a number of different roles, such as Consultative Sales and Retail Management, Jonathan fell into a career as a Recruiter. Fast forward a few years and Jonathan joined Numatic International in a recruitment position within a HR function. This then led into a position as Early Careers Officer. Jonathan now manages all Early Careers positions at Numatic, and also advises on future talent management, attraction and advises local Schools on Careers and Employability. This outreach to Schools, Colleges and Universities places Jonathan in a unique position within STEM.

Emma Bowley

Emma Bowley is a principal mathematician at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Before joining the Civil Service she had a wide range of jobs including embroidery, admin and IT, during which she got her degree with the Open University. Her wide experiences combined with her degree has helped her to jump into her new career. As well as her role she has been elected to the council of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and sits on the advisory board for the Institute of Mathematical Innovation at the University of Bath. She finds her career in mathematics incredibly rewarding and looks forward to sharing this with Somerscience!