But you’re not a real doctor

‘But you’re not a real Doctor…’ AND OTHER THINGS MY GRANNY HAS SAID TO ME DURING MY PHD

Emma Sackville

08.02.18

Good science communication is key

What actually is a PhD

So you’re not a ‘real’ Doctor

But all chemicals are dangerous

Perceptions of science

When are you going to get a real job

What can you do with a PhD Chemistry is actually important

PH.D

‘DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY’ Novel research that is of peer review quality • • • • •

3-4 years ~300 page thesis Viva Self motivated Usually funded

DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE! • Hydric acid/hydronium hydroxide • 100% of people who take it die! • Fatal on inhalation! • Causes severe burns in gaseous form! • Prolonged exposure to solid form causes severe tissue damage! • Major component of acid rain! • Can even rust metal!

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Higher starting salary

Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hinder anything

Transferrable skills

PhD

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• Think about PhDs from 2nd/3rd year of UG • Try and do a summer research project • Definitely think about it during final year

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But you’re not a real doctor

Published on Feb 19, 2018

Wycombe High School

On Thursday 8 February, Emma Sackville, a former student (Class of 2008) and PhD researcher at the University of Bath, spoke at Wycombe High School. Her talk was entitled ‘’But you’re not a real doctor’ and other things my Granny has said to me during my PhD’. Emma is a PhD researcher at the University of Bath, where she is trying to make hydrogen from water to use as a clean energy source. Outside of her PhD, she has spent a lot of time undertaking various methods of science communication and public engagement, including science radio and presenting, science festivals and outreach in schools.Emma talked about her interesting path through university and the associated pitfalls. She gave an outline of the role that chemistry can play, in potentially helping to solve global challenges. She also talked bout the importance of science communication and reasons why you may wish to consider studying a PhD.