Mini-profiles of STEM Role models 3

Given the popularity of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at the University of Groningen mini-profiles, I have decided to extend the series beyond today (happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science everyone!) to continue to provide as many role models in STEM as I can publish.

If you’re interested in taking part, please e-mail me your answers to the questions below and a fun picture of yourself at: k.m.tych@rug.nl with the title ‘STEM Role Models mini-profile’. Thank you!

This mini-profile is of PhD candidate Emanuela Colucci. I hope you enjoy it and the rest of the series!

Job title:

PhD student

Subject area:

Membrane protein characterization

How did you get into science?:

I always loved science since I was little. But it was thanks to inspiring people such as my aunt who is also a biologist that I decided to study biology.

Where else have you worked/studied?

I studied in Parma (Italy) for my bachelor and my master.

What are your hobbies/what do you do for fun?

I like taking care of my animals (a cat and a chameleon) and my plants. I also like to spend my time sewing, reading, practising yoga and playing board games.