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Why science needs to be part of culture - for everyone
26 September 2019, 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Join Katherine Mathieson, Chief Executive at the BSA, and UCL STEaPP as we explore how we can transform science's role in society.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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UCL STEaPP
Location
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10629Gordon SquareLondonWC1H 0PPUnited Kingdom
We know that three-quarters of the UK’s population has a passive or negative science identity. They feel that science is not relevant to their lives, that ‘science is not for me’. Does this matter? If so, why – and what should we do about it? Find out how these questions have taken the British Science Association, a nearly 200-year-old Royal Charter membership body, on a strategic journey to become a modern, evidence-based social purpose charity.
About the Speaker
Katherine Mathieson
Chief Executive at British Science Association
Katherine Mathieson is Chief Executive at the British Science Association (BSA) which believes that science should be a more fundamental part of culture and society. The BSA runs a range of programmes for public and school audiences which enable them to strengthen their relationship with science, and for scientists which provide them with platforms for conversations with the public. The BSA also does research & campaigns on the relationship between science and culture. Katherine previously led a portfolio of projects in science education and enterprise education for Nesta. She has previously held roles at a range of other science organisations, including the Forensic Science Service, Science Line and the pharmaceutical company Merck. Katherine has a degree in Natural Sciences, an MSc in Science Communication, a PGDip in Information Science and a PGDip in Voluntary Sector Management. She is a volunteer for Girlguiding UK, and a Trustee of the Royal Commonwealth Society and Enthuse Trust.