• Question: How did you get into science and what is your project on

    Asked by 263tema27 to Lisa, Jos on 10 Nov 2014. This question was also asked by TVRFreak, EvolvingEmi, The Dark Lord Dianite.
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      Lisa Simmons answered on 10 Nov 2014:

      I had a rather unconvential route into science. I did my a-levels in English literature, sociology and politics with a view to either join the RAF or go into law. I really enjoyed my time at college and decided to continue on studying but really fell out of love with law very quickly. I took a course in computer science with a physics unit and loved it. I decided that’s what I wanted to do long term so applied to do a foundation year at university because I didn’t have the right qualifications to go straight onto a physics degree. I’m really glad I changed my mind from law.

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    Lisa commented on :

    I forgot to mention the project I’m working on…. I’m just starting a new project looking at possible alternatives to Titanium implants for hip and knee replacements. I’m looking at making materials that are a mixture of metal and a bone-like material that will hopefully promote new bone growth. I’ll have to wait and see if it works.