Inspiring Science (11 – 24 March 2013) at the British Library is a series of events and activities that celebrates science and scientists. The activities coincide with both Brain Awareness Week and National Science and Engineering Week.
As part of this season of special events, the British Library and the Francis Crick Institute are working in partnership to offer a lecture series aimed at A Level Science students.
The lectures will offer young people a chance to hear from eminent scientists, whilst getting a taste for university-style lectures and developing independent study skills. Lectures are free of charge and provide students with an opportunity to:
- hear from expert speakers and be inspired by their passion for the subject
- ask questions
- raise awareness of the range of careers open to scientists
- be inspired to go on to study science at a higher level
Speakers include:
13 March, 2-3pm and 3.30-4.30pm
Professor Mark Maslin
Professor of Climatology at University College London
14 March, 2-3pm and 3.30-4.30pm
Professor Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke
Head of the Angiogenesis Laboratory in the Centre for Tumour Biology, Barts Institute of Cancer, London
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