Steven Merritt

Steven Merritt

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student at University of Warwick

  • Education

    • Altwood CofE College

      2005 - 2012
      High School GCSE's and A-Levels as an EBacc Student

      Activities and Societies: Student Science Representative, Education Improvement Scheme Researcher & Gifted and Talented Program, Mensa testing As a student at Altwood CofE College I acted as a Science prefect giving a student contribution to the development of the science department. In my early years I participated in Maths Challenges as well as the MENSA High IQ test after being recognised as a Gifted and Talented student achieving a score of 127. During 6th form I remained the only student to persist with the study of all the core sciences as well as Mathematics with an extra AS in Critical Thinking. Initiating my study in… Show more As a student at Altwood CofE College I acted as a Science prefect giving a student contribution to the development of the science department. In my early years I participated in Maths Challenges as well as the MENSA High IQ test after being recognised as a Gifted and Talented student achieving a score of 127. During 6th form I remained the only student to persist with the study of all the core sciences as well as Mathematics with an extra AS in Critical Thinking. Initiating my study in AS-Mathematics in year 10 alongside my GCSE's. Besides my normal studies I partook in the Greenpower team which was an electrical racing car school competition in which teams designed and constructed powered vehicles in a similar way to a soap box race with the addition of an electrical power source. Show less

    • Kingston University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor's Degree Chemistry Upper Second Class - 68%

      Activities and Societies: Study abroad program in the 2nd year of education to Canada During my time at Kingston University I succeeded in earning the ability to spend a year abroad at the University of Windsor in Canada. An experience obtained through extensive hard work and dedication both within university and at work to raise the necessary funds.In my 3rd year I consistently achieved grades within the top quartile of my modules. An example of which is the project poster presentation, in which I was awarded a prize for the work delivered. The poster is attached.

    • University of Warwick

      2016 - 2020
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Polymer Chemistry

      Multifunctional Nanocoatings for Steel

    • University of Warwick

      2015 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Polymer Chemistry
    • University of Windsor

      2013 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Chemistry Ungraded Study Abroad Experience

      Activities and Societies: Intramural Soccer Study abroad experience for 2 semesters at the University of Windsor continuing my BSc from Kingston in an ungraded year experiencing a new style of academia, life and to develop myself as an individual.

  • Experience

    • Thamesview Estate Agent Group

      Dec 2009 - Mar 2012
      IT Technician

      During school holidays I worked as part of the IT department. Joining the company at the age of 15 I progressed from maintaining an organised storage room to building, repairing and installing computer towers as well as contacting external companies about software issues, designing spreadsheets to simplify tasks company wide and dealing 1st hand with staff computer faults.

    • Mitchells & Butlers

      Feb 2013 - Dec 2014

      After promotion to waiting team I found myself in a position of responsibility looking after the training of new team members alongside my normal job duties. Taking a break between Sept'13-Apr'14 to study abroad. Initially employed as bar staff; swiftly promoted to waiting team.

      • Waiter

        May 2013 - Dec 2014
      • Bar Man

        Feb 2013 - May 2013
    • Nando's UK

      Jul 2015 - Sept 2016
      Host
    • University of Warwick

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      PHD Student
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PADI License

      PADI
      Apr 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Steven Merritt
      Grade 5 Music Theory ABRSM Completed my music theory training allowing the progression past grade 5 on all instruments
    • Awarded to Steven Merritt
      Grade 6 Saxophone ABRSM Obtained grade 6 Saxophone allowing me to teach students up to grade 5 saxophone
    • Awarded to Steven Merritt
      Open Water Diver PADI Certified open water diver
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research Assistant

      Issued by National Physical Laboratory on Jun 2012
      National Physical LaboratoryAssociated with Steven Merritt