Visit Tom’s website to hear his music
and see/hear the videos he’s scored:
www.tomday.me
As I progressed through the PhD, I began helping
out the recruitment team doing high school visits.
I would talk about how chemistry and biology can
be used to make medicines. It was a great way to
earn some extra cash on top of my scholarship.
I found myself drawn to the science education/
communication aspects, so when a full-time
role came up I leapt at it.
Since starting the role, I’ve developed more of an
‘outreach’ approach to recruitment. This involves
curriculum-aligned workshops for Year 10, 11 and
12 students, as well as a ‘Young Alchemist’ club,
which further engages with Year 11 and 12
students who share an interest in chemistry and
biology. Interest from schools seems to be growing
exponentially. Apologies to those who need the
faculty car!
So where to next?
Well, I’ve recently packed away all my music gear.
I need to tie up loose ends and submit my PhD
thesis. Between working full time and making
music, the thesis writing took a bit of a hit –
sorry Pete!
After that? Well, I’m learning a lot from the
recruitment and marketing world, so perhaps
with those skills, alongside my PhD and music
production, some kind of science communicator
who talks about drug design, over the top of some
ambient/chillout music?
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