Candice Goodwin

Candice Michelle Goodwin
Born
EducationPhD (Chemical engineering) and MSc (Microbiology)
Alma materUniversity of Cape Town
Known forCode 8
Enter Entropy
Kat Loves LA
Scientific career
InstitutionsKAPA Biosystems
Patheon
Leica Microsystems
ThesisThe laccase from Micromonospora sp. 044 30-1 as a biocatalyst for synthesis of antioxidant compounds (2010)
Doctoral advisorStephanie G. Burton
Sue Harrison

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.

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.