School
University Of Strathclyde
Expertise
Chemistry, Forensic Science, Nutritional Science
- An obsession in Elaine's teenage years with CSI led Elaine down the path of forensic science — which turned out to be nowhere near as glamorous as the show implied.
- As a health enthusiast, her favorite subject to study is the intersection between science and nutrition, leading her to launch her health blog, "Thyme to Feel Alive," in 2019.
- She has been a science teacher for almost twenty years and loves inspiring the next generation of passionate scientists, many of whom have gone on to excel in their chosen fields.
Experience
Elaine has been a professional writer for five years and has written across various niches, specializing in science, food, and health. Her lifelong love of science began with a fascination for space and dinosaurs as a child and led to a passion for chemistry in her late teens. As an educator, she teaches a broad range of subjects within science and loves to research emerging advancements in science, particularly in the fields of nutrition and anti-aging.
Education
Elaine has an honors degree in Forensic and Analytical Chemistry from the University of Strathclyde and returned to the same university for her PGDE in Teaching.
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