Dr Martha Gavan graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a PhD in conservation genetics in 2018. Following her passion for science communication she began working at TechFest, a charity organisation that works year-round to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to young people and the wider community across Scotland. Now Education Manager at TechFest, Martha is fortunate to work closely with young people who are interested in pursuing a future in STEM.