Candice Goodwin
South African scientific consultant, author and paranormal investigator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Candice Michelle Goodwin is a South African-born chemical engineer and microbiologist turned writer, producer, podcaster and paranormal investigator. Her microbiology research included the discovery of new bacteria and infectious diseases. Between 2014 and 2017 Goodwin was media coordinator for the United Nations' Space Generation Advisory Council.
Candice Michelle Goodwin | |
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Born | |
Education | PhD (Chemical engineering) and MSc (Microbiology) |
Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
Known for | Code 8 Enter Entropy Kat Loves LA |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | KAPA Biosystems Patheon Leica Microsystems |
Thesis | The laccase from Micromonospora sp. 044 30-1 as a biocatalyst for synthesis of antioxidant compounds (2010) |
Doctoral advisor | Stephanie G. Burton Sue Harrison |
Goodwin is founder and director of RWC Productions, a screenwriting, content editing and media consultancy and was involved in the production of the film Code 8. She has long been an advocate of STEM education programmes and is involved in scientific advocacy, including the Inspire Stem Education initiative in conjunction with the University of Queensland.