20th Anniversary Profile: Nicole

Nicole, a former Teen Kids News reporter, shares her journey from joining the show at age 10 to becoming a seasoned reporter. She recounts memorable experiences, including attending trapeze school and meeting the Harry Potter cast. Despite challenges, such as a nervous moment at the Baseball Hall of Fame, Nicole highlights the skills she gained, like public speaking, which have been valuable in her current role as a postdoc in biochemistry. Reflecting on her time with Teen Kids News, she appreciates the unique opportunities and experiences it provided.

What role did Nicole initially start with at Teen Kids News?

• Full reporter

• Cover reporter

• Editor

• Producer

Which activity did Nicole find most fun during her time at Teen Kids News?

• Reporting on the Great Wall of China

• Visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame

• Attending Trapeze School

• Meeting the President

Who did Nicole meet that left her starstruck during her reporting?

• Daniel Radcliffe

• Tom Felton

• Rupert Grint

• Emma Watson

What was the reason Nicole felt embarrassed at the Baseball Hall of Fame?

• Her clothes were inappropriate

• She was in front of people her age

• She forgot her lines

• The camera malfunctioned

What field did Nicole pursue after her time on Teen Kids News?

• Law

• Engineering

• Biochemistry

• Journalism

Where is Nicole currently working as a postdoc?

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Institute Curie in Paris

• MIT

What skill did Nicole find most transferable from her reporting experience?

• Editing

• Photography

• Public speaking

• Writing