Hi, I’m Jamie! I live tech and breathe science, I grew up in the south of England and have always had a passion for exploring and understanding the universe. This interest led me to study Chemistry at the University of Southampton, where I got the oppertunity to learn about the complexity and beauty of the universe all the way from a sub-molecular to an astronomical scale. Southampton also encouraged me to put this knowledge into practice with experiments such as synthesis of high temperature superconductors and the analysis of a hydrogen explosion! It was during my time at Univeristy that my interest in science evolved into a passion for research, which led me to where I am today.

During the degree, an opportunity arose to spend some time training as a research accosciate at NASA’s Ames Research Centre in Silicon Valley. My interests within science have always been linked to space exploration and human space flight, so of course, I lept at this oppertunity!

This blog will act as a platform to allow me to share my experience living as a researcher in the heart of Silicon Valley, I intend to embrace the tech culture and explore every opportunity to immerse myself in this fantastic environment.