Katie King
PhD Student in Nanotechnology at University of Cambridge
Don't be afraid to challenge yourself. Be prepared to stick up and defend what you are doing. If someone says no, don't be scared to ask why. Work hard, be creative and do your best!
About Katie...
Who am I?
"My personality types don't suit my job particularly well except for the logical and methodical side of me. Otherwise, my skill set lies outside of my current job. However, I am persistent and love a challenge so that is why I succeed."
What do I do?
"I’m a PhD Student researching drug delivery to cancer cells. The best part of my job is that I get to own and develop ideas of my own. "
How did I get here?
"The inspiration for me has been my Teachers, my Mum, my friends and famous scientists with high ambitions. Astronauts (even though I am in a different area) I have previously been a NASA Intern, Radio Presenter and a Maths and Physics Teacher."
The life I live
"I am currently training for my Pilot’s License!"
My typical day
"A typical day involves running experiments in the lab and defending my reasoning through evidence and solving problems."
My qualifications
"Secondary education (GCSE/O-Levels) Post secondary education (College, A-levels, NVQ3 or equivalent) A level Physics, chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, (Grade A* for all). Undergraduate degree (BSc, BA, etc.) Post-graduate degree (MSc, MA, etc.) Natural Sciences MSc (2.1 Cantab) "