Profile
Rosie Giglia
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About Me:
I am from the United States, but have been living in Dublin for 8 years. Outside of the lab, I like to swim in the sea, play water polo, make clothes, and cook!
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I grew up in a place called Ohio in the United States. My family still lives there, and I love when they send me photos of our family dogs.
I moved to a state called Indiana to go to university to study Neuroscience.
After university, I moved to Dublin to work in a research lab. I have been working and studying in the same lab since then!
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My pronouns are:
she/her
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My Work:
I use brain waves to research why some people with a condition called multiple sclerosis have changes in their thinking
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Multiple sclerosis is a medical condition that damages your body’s neurons, which are the cells responsible for quickly sending information around your body.
Many people with multiple sclerosis have changes in their ability to learn, remember, or pay attention.
I study the electrical activity in the brain through sensors on the head to understand why these changes happen.
If we know why these changes happen, we will be one step closer to treating them in the future!
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My Typical Day:
Some days, I work from my computer at home.
Other days, I cycle to work. I get to work around 9am. I either analyze data on my computer or collect brain wave data from volunteers. I work with a lot of other people, so lunch time is always fun! I usually leave work around 5pm.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would use the money to help students learn how to spot science misinformation. I would help university students put on workshops for secondary school students to teach them about this topic.
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We hear a lot about science on the news and on social media, but this information is not always true or complete. I have two goals with my project: 1) teach secondary school and university students how to notice when science news is misleading and 2) help university students become good science communicators.
First, I would run a workshop with university students to learn about spotting science misinformation. Then, I would help these students create a workshop to teach secondary school students about this topic.
Finally, we would do the workshop that they create with a group of secondary school students!
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Education:
- PhD Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin
- MSc Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin
- BS Neuroscience and Behavior; Irish Language and Literature, University of Notre Dame
- High school diploma, Walnut Hills High School
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Qualifications:
(above)
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Work History:
- PhD student, Trinity College Dublin
- Research assistant, Trinity College Dublin
- Student research assistant, University of Notre Dame
- Summer researcher, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
- Lifeguard and swim teacher
- Tutor (Grinds), USA and online
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Current Job:
Neurology research assistant
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Employer
Trinity College Dublin
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
swimmer, baker, neuroscientist
What was your favourite subject at school?
Math
What did you want to be after you left school?
Biologist
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Sometimes!
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Science writer
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Lately, I've been listening to a lot of Olivia Rodrigo!
What's your favourite food?
cheesy potatoes
What is the most fun thing you've done?
Travelled to Japan
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Get a dog, learn how to poach an egg, learn how to do a handstand
Tell us a joke.
How does a neuroscientist say hello? (With a brain wave!)
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