Profile
Cathal Cummins
Give me a tough maths question!
My CV
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Education:
University College Dublin (B.Sc.) 2009; University of Limerick (M.Sc.) 2011; University of Limerick (Ph.D.) 2013
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Qualifications:
Ph.D. (to be awarded in November)
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Work History:
I was a teacher in a secondary school, I was a postman, I was a receptionist, I worked in a warehouse, I did roadie work (worked with bands like Justin Timberlake, Beyonce…)
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Current Job:
I am finishing up my Ph.D.
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My Typical Day
Read a few scientific papers, do some mathematics, then I design and perform an experiment to make sure the mathematics is right!
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What I'd do with the prize money
I would buy more fun things to show people when I do my Physics Busking; I always wanted to get ferrofluid for the shows!
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
A complete Joker!
What did you want to be after you left school?
A bicycle mechanic: when I was in school I didn’t know I was allowed to do science as a job!
Were you ever in trouble at school?
**Ahem**
Who is your favourite singer or band?
The Magnetic Fields
What's your favourite food?
I love making spicy curries… except when it gets in my eyes! **ouch**
What is the most fun thing you've done?
I rented a small boat in Croatia and island hopped and had lunch with a peacock on one of the islands.
Tell us a joke.
How many eggs should you use in a French omelette? Well, the French say that one egg is un œuf!
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Work photos:
As part of my work I solved a riddle that has puzzled scientists since 1759! Why do bubbles in Guinness sink? Here’s a picture of some of the results of why bubbles in Guinness sink.
Here’s a cartoon explaining (I hope) how the bubbles sink.
