Earth & Space

Could an interest in Earth and Space spark a passion that develops into an exciting career?

Take a look at how these scientists and engineers pursued their interests to do just that!

If you have a question for any of the scientists below you can email us or tweet.

Find a Scientist who works IN THE DISCIPLINE OF EARTH & SPACE:

Astronaut and Aquanaut, Richard Garriott, discusses his journey into STEM.

Solar Physicist at University College London, Dr Stephanie Yardley discusses her journey into STEM.

Public Engagement and Outreach Fellow/Tactile Universe Project Lead at the University of Portsmouth, Dr Nicolas Bonne, discusses his journey into STEM.

Dr Sarah Crowther, a Research Fellow in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester, discusses her journey into STEM.

Solar Scientist at University of Cambridge, Dr Helen Mason, discusses her journey into STEM.

 
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Planetary Scientist
Planetary Scientist

Sarah Boazman

One of the best parts of a PhD and being a STEM ambassador is being able to share my research with others including with the public and school groups.

Geoscientist
Geoscientist

Maxim Kotenev

It’s an opportunity for children to hear first-hand from people in the industry.

Theoretical Phycisist
Theoretical Phycisist

Andrew James Bruce

My interest in science started early via books about dinosaurs, space, and general children's encyclopaedias.

Astrophysicist
Astrophysicist

Luke Hart

As I got older, I started to become really fascinated by the stars and the planets, and particularly how all the different
types of stars were born and how they died.

Astrophysicist
Astrophysicist

Dr Helen Mason OBE

Science is exciting and is all about asking questions, and trying to answer them as best we can.