Marcia Pryce

"Developer; Working in Projects at SEQENS-Chemoxy my favourite part was using small modifications in pipework to improve or alter processes to make them better. With climate change a pressing issue I also enjoy looking into the sustainable impact of existing processes. Investigator; I love exploring different industries, with experience in Logistics, Retail, Biological Engineering, cyber security and Teaching my experiences have taught me where I want to go with my role. Working in welcoming teams like that at SEQENS-Chemoxy Billingham, David Fox Transport Middlesbrough, SUCCESS4ALL Newcastle and Bowland Bioenergy Lancaster I've learnt that there are so many different environments, not all are suited to everyone, and how you react to something can affect how people behave around you.Manager; I've enjoyed my time teaching code clubs for SUCCESS4ALL Newcastle, self motivated I have applied myself to many roles and applied to many positions. Though rejection has been common from these it's important that whenever you are refused from a role to keep an open mind and learn from it when applying for the next one."

"I'm currently working with a biomass manufacturer on my MSc project at Lancaster University. I am improving the woodchip drying process working with heavy machinery, in labs and writing up or researching in my office. I hope to have a positive impact on the industry reducing their carbon emissions and improving the working environment.I enjoy working with a variety of people on a daily basis, academics, industry and the industries around ours.I managed to secure a masters that has a Spendip of £15K but still have to pay tuition fees. Once I graduate the starting salary of a Chemical Engineer is on average £29K/year (2018)."

"I first learnt of Chemical Engineering from a weeks placement after secondary school with the High Tide Foundation, since then I have worked in industries that I love. I had teachers tell me I couldn't be better at Physics, and I've proved them wrong. One of my other teachers told me about engineering and that I should look to peruse it. They both helped me find what I love, within everyone's life they will have hard moments. It's your interpretation of these that affects your world. Working in Cyber Security, Retail, Logistics and Teaching, I've had varied experiences all which I've enjoyed, but my love of chemical engineering has always shined through."

"Throughout my time at Newcastle and my 9-5 in industry I managed to maintain a good work-life balance whilst continuing my work as a “Street Scientist” for Newcastle University in my free time passing on my science knowledge to future generations and inspiring others into STEM. In Newcastle I volunteered for the charity Success4All teaching children coding and helping with their studies outside of school sessions. At Lancaster I has found a way to continue my passion volunteering in a RAE Public Engagement Project in Lancaster introducing engineering Year 5/6 pupils to Engineering. Other than that most of the time I enjoy chilling with my housemates, really want to learn sign language and love swimming. "

"As a research student I get to control my own timetable. Each day I plan and manage my own work, so no two days are the same. I might arrange to meet with academics, analyse existing work, research tools to help me with my work, or visit some of the mission control rooms. I go to university on week days to work in the lab on experiments, writing reports which I hope to publish in respected journals and writing my thesis. I also visit my partner industry, installing measuring equipment and evaluating the working environment."

"GCSEs - A Level Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics - BEng Chemical Engineering with Placement Year - MSc By Research Chemical EngineeringTake the route you want! I did A Levels, University, Year in industry, then went to a Different University in partnership with a company, but I would definitely recommend degree apprenticeships!https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships"