Grace Humphreys

I care deeply about developing an appreciation of STEM’s interdisciplinary nature in young people – this value is central to SciMag’s mission. My mother was a Senior Editor for a prominent Irish newspaper so growing up I developed an appreciation and ability for communication and editing. This is evidenced by how I achieved “Highly Commended” for my entry to the University of Cambridge’s Newham College Medicine essay prize.

My suitability to be Vice-President of SciMag is best represented by when I served my Secondary School as Senior STEM prefect. As part of this, I established and published five editions of a school STEM magazine with the support of a team I led. I would write an introduction for each publication and interviewed industry professionals to share their insights with students. My favourite interview was with the founder of Greenlight Planet, a leading global provider of affordable solar energy products for rural consumers.

Studying Medical Sciences and Engineering at UCL is providing me with a breadth of understanding across the sciences. The application of technological advancements to develop a more sustainable world, particularly in healthcare, inspires me.

I pride myself on my proactivity, organisation, and problem-solving skills – all of which are key qualities for this role. I am also quite artistic and enjoy planning events. Most important, however, is my passion for the incredible nature of science and my desire to share this excitement and curiosity.