Profile
Maria Maclennan
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About Me:
Hello! My name is Maria and I live in Dundee, Scotland, with my two cats, Tia and Toto.
I have a secret… I’m not actually a Scientist! (But shh, don’t tell anyone!)
I went to Art College and trained to be a Jewellery Designer. Now, my job involves working with Forensic Scientists and Police Officers to help identify jewellery recovered in crimes. I also teach Jewellery and Silversmithing at Edinburgh College of Art!
When I’m not working, I really love live music – especially rock music! I am also heavily tattooed – including on my face and hands…!
Feel free to ask me any questions! 🙂
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My Work:
I am often referred to as the World’s First ‘Forensic Jeweller’.
What do you think this means?!
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If you want to read a reaaaaally long answer, you can visit this link and learn a little bit more about me 🙂
https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/profile/maria-maclennan
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My Typical Day:
Sometimes I stay at home and I do lots of reading and writing – which I enjoy very much! Sometimes I fly all over the world and work in disaster zones, mortuaries, and at crime scenes!
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Here is a link to some of the current work I’ve been doing over in Greece. This describes a typical day for me at present – it’s hard to imagine a jewellery designer doing this kind of work, isn’t it?!
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What I'd do with the prize money:
I would like to run some creative workshops encourage young people to follow their passions and study subjects that are interesting to them. Art, design, and music are important – as well as science! There is so much value in the world for skills like drawing, making, and creativity!
I also want young people to know that they can do anything they want, regardless of where they come from or what they look like – you can do it!
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Education:
Dingwall Academy (Scotland)
University of Dundee (Scotland)
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Qualifications:
Standard Grades (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3)
Highers (A, A, A, A, A, B)
Bachelor of Design (Honours), Jewellery and Metal Design
Master of Design (Distinction), Design for Services
Postgraduate Certification, Teaching in Higher Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Forensic Jewellery
Graduate Certificate, Digital Business
Professional Jewellery Diploma
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Work History:
Chip Shop Girl!
Cashier, Tesco
Customer Services, Call Centre (BT)
Bar Staff (Various Pubs, Nightclubs, Festivals)
Research Assistant, Dundee University
Associate Lecturer, Dundee University,
Research Assistant, University of the Arts London
Forensic Imaging Officer, Scottish Police Authority
Academic Research Lead, Police Scotland
Senior Service Designer, Scottish Government
Service Design Manager, Police Scotland
Service Design Lead, Education Scotland
Lecturer in Jewellery and Silversmithing, University of Edinburgh
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Forensics, Jewellery, Cats!
What did you want to be after you left school?
A Teacher
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Maybe....!
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I like metal bands from the 80's (Dad rock!)
What's your favourite food?
Seafood!
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
I like to keep my wishes a secret - just in case :-)
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