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Leading Space Scientist and BBC Presenter

Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist whose passion is presenting science to a general audience to make them participate in and enjoy science. Her programme Do We Really Need the Moon? on BBC 2, which explored our intimate relationship with the moon, showed just that. The programme earned Maggie the talkback Thames new talent award at the prestigious Women in Film and TV Awards in 2011. Maggie is currently presenting the new series of Sky At Night on BBC 4 and Mini Stargazing for Cbeebies.

“One of the UK’s top 100 most influential scientists”

[expand title=”In detail”] Maggie obtained her degree in Physics and her PhD in Mechanical Engineering. To further share her love of science, Maggie has set up her own company Science Innovation Ltd. Through this she conducts “Tours of the Universe” and other public engagement activities, showing school children and adults the wonders of space. Maggie has just produced a film called Space in the UK, which features her on a “Big Brother” spaceship on a journey to Mars. Maggie has a Science in Society Fellowship from the STFC.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]In her illuminating and inspiring presentations Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares invaluable insights on how science and technology affects our lives. Her remarks are of great interest for decision makers from all businesses.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A passionate scientist and outstanding communicator, Maggie Aderin-Pocock brings tremendous enthusiasm about science to each event.[/expand]

Topics

The Dawn of a New Space Era

Women in Science: The Challenge

The Power to Dream

Inspiring Scientists

Follow Your Dreams

Publications

2010
Awarded Honorary Fellowship from the British Science Association

Awarded a third STFC Fellowship in Science in Society, held at UCL

2009

UK Power List, Listed as one of the UK top 100 most influential black people

Awarded Honorary PhD from Staffordshire University

Awarded MBE in 2009 New Years Honours list

2008
Awarded a second STFC Fellowship in Science in Society, also held at UCL

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