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Rebecca D.

Rebecca D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Patent Attorney at Hindles

  • Education

    • St Aidan's and St John Fisher Associtated 6th Form College

      2005 - 2007
      A Levels Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

      Activities and Societies: Young Enterprize, Duke of Edinburgh, Amnesty International Here I worked on my A-Levels in physics, mathematics, chemistry and general studies. I also gained AS qualifications in psychology and critical thinking. I took part in the Young Enterprise scheme and my group were awarded a prize for the marketing of our company. I was active within the drama group and I got involved with raising money for The Red Cross and for Amnesty International.

    • Wetherby High School

      2000 - 2005

    • University of Glasgow

      2007 - 2012
      MSci Physics

      Activities and Societies: Physics Society, Astronomy Society, The Red Cross As an undergraduate I studied physics. I attended lectures in various areas and took part in small research projects. I wrote reports and gave talks on these projects. I studied a range of courses from basic mechanics to quantum theory and I learned experimental techniques, mathematics, statistical analysis and computer programming. Enjoying the experience led me to enrol into a PhD programme.

  • Experience

    • CUP

      Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
      Waitress

      CUP is a small independent cafe chain in Glasgow that specialises in fine teas and cupcakes. I worked here as a waitress to supplement my student loan until I needed to give the position up to study for a set of undergraduate exams. My roles involved welcoming customers, advising them on the items on sale, taking orders, serving orders, food preparation, making reservations and keeping the cafe and kitchen clean and tidy.

    • University of Glasgow

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Summer Research Student

      Various bits and pieces of research from analysing undergraduate feedback surveys and generating collaboration maps to materials characterisation and analytical modelling. I made myself useful whilst preparing for my PhD to begin.

    • University of Glasgow

      Sept 2012 - Jul 2017
      Postgraduate researcher

      My thesis contains work in two major research areas:The strength of hydroxide catalysis bonds between non-metallic crystalline solids, which involves exploring various factors that may influence the strength of hydroxide catalysis bonds between pieces of sapphire and between pieces of silicon. This included the effects of using different chemicals to form the bonds, the effects of thermal cycling on bond strength and the effects of bonding surfaces of pieces with different crystalline orientations.Mechanical Q of hydroxide catalysis bonds between sapphire pieces, which involved the development of existing experimental equipment to measure the bond Q for bonds formed between two thin sapphire discs, between room temperature and liquid helium temperatures. This also included finite element analysis in ANSYS to find the resonant modes of such discs. Show less

    • The GIST

      May 2013 - May 2017
      Contributor

      I periodically wrote short science news articles. Generally, these were physics or physics related.

    • Institute for Gravitational Research

      May 2016 - May 2017
      Postdoctoral Researcher

      I worked with the MEMS gravimeter group at the Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow, further developing the first MEMS gravimeter - an ultra-sensitive, miniature gravity meter.

    • Hindles Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

      Jul 2017 - now

      I am a part-qualified trainee patent attorney at Hindles. I am involved in drafting and prosecution of patent applications, as well as applications for registered designs.

      • Senior Patent Attorney

        Jun 2024 - now

      • Patent Attorney

        Jul 2021 - Jun 2024

      • Trainee Patent Attorney

        Jul 2017 - Oct 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Special Breakthrough Prize for Fundamental Physics - 2016
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      IOP Early Career Physics Communication Prize (Shortlisted) Institute of Physics Nov 2015 The IOP Physics Communicators Group invites applications from people at the start of their careers in physics who have undertaken activities that support and encourage excellent communication of physics. The prize is called "The Early Career Physics Communicator Award", and is offered annually.I was one of four shortlisted candidates for the 2015 prize.
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Hunter-Cumming Prize for Outreach University of Glasgow, School of Physics and Astronomy Oct 2015 The Hunter-Cumming Prize for Outreach is awarded in recognition of outstanding outreach activity. Examples of outreach include engagement with the public, with schools and with non-specialist audiences including public service and government. The award is made to the application judged to have the greatest impact in terms of significance and reach within the previous calendar year.
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Winner of Best Final Year Physics Postgraduate Presentation School of Physics and Astronomy May 2015
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Science Slam London Winner Science Slam Oct 2013
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Science Slam Glasgow Runner Up Science Slam Jul 2013
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Lady Elizabeth Hastings Undergraduate Studies Grant Lady Elizabeth Hastings Dec 2012
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Lady Elizabeth Hastings Undergraduate Studies Grant Lady Elizabeth Hastings Dec 2011
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Lady Elizabeth Hastings Undergraduate Studies Grant Lady Elizabeth Hastings Dec 2010
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Lady Elizabeth Hastings Undergraduate Studies Grant Lady Elizabeth Hastings Dec 2009
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      Lady Elizabeth Hastings Undergraduate Studies Grant Lady Elizabeth Hastings Dec 2008
    • Awarded to Rebecca D.
      IOP Undergraduate Bursary Institute of Physics May 2008

  • Volunteer Experience

    • STEM Ambassador

      Issued by STEMNET Ambassador on May 2013
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    • Glasgow Chapter Co-lead

      Issued by Science Grrl on Aug 2013
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