Profile
Geoff McBride
My CV
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Education:
Douay Martyrs School, The Littlehampton School
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Qualifications:
University of Southampton, Cranfield University
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Work History:
Shop work, British Army, British Red Cross
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Current Job:
I look for solutions to Global Challenges
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I am responsible for analysing the big picture in relation to the “Solutions to Global Challenges” theme within the STFC strategy. I lead Horizon Scanning for the Futures Programme looking to the future of UK Science. As a multi-disciplinary scientist I have worked on many projects including Europe’s first mission to the Moon SMART-1. Other projects include researching and developing technologies for devices such as Nano-thrusters for Spacecraft, Micro Gyroscopes and Micro Liver structures, X-ray collimators to name a few. I continue my research through a part time PhD with Shrivenham Cranfield University in mathematical modelling of complex decision making and design.
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My Typical Day:
Discussing with other scientists on how to solve problems.
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Our team is looking at how our Scientists and their work can solve big problems such as the Energy crisis, Climate Change, healthcare, and National Security. I meet with scientists all over the UK to bring ideas together to form projects. Recently we are bringing particle physists together with cancer specialists to look at new ways of curing cancers.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Pay for someone to build some metal models of spacecraft [any volunteers?] for my school talks maybe unless I am weak and buy more HEXBUGS.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Unstoppable, infinitely, curious
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Often for making everyone laugh
Who is your favourite singer or band?
JK
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Immortality, an infinite controllable memory, to go to another planet
Tell us a joke.
A man walks into a bar and shouts ARRGGGHHH…………………………………………….It was an iron bar.
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