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Chelsea Houghton

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education:

    St Michael's High School, Cardinal Newman College, Blackburn University Centre, University of Bolton, University of Liverpool

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    I work within the Aerospace Industry at BAE Systems. Currently I am in the aerodynamics field, however have a background in Civil and Structural and Mechanical engineering.

    I currently live in Lancashire with my daughter and our pet dog, Teddy.

    In my spare time I like to run, read, and am an amateur photographer.

  • How I Use Maths In My Job:

    Im my daily work I produce and analyse a lot of graphs and data.

  • My Work

    I help to make sure planes are safe.

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    When at work, I create a lot of simulations and analyse the results. I also attend lots of meetings.

  • My Interview

    • What or who inspired you to follow your career?

      I love space, so find fast jets really. I love hearing about new technology.

      What did you think about Maths when you were in school?

      I found maths quite easy, but didn't see why all of the 'complicated maths was relevant. Now I use it all the time and am really glad I paid attention!

      What did you want to be after you left school?

      I wanted to be a pilot in the RAF, but was too small!

      Were you ever in trouble at school?

      Not really, I liked school.

      If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

      I would still do engineering, but in the Civil world instead (so helping to design buildings and structures).

      What's your favourite food?

      Chocolate (if that counts as a food?)

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