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Join Julie Bishop as she speaks with Katherine Matheson, Director at the Royal Institution and former CEO of the British Science Association, on the transformative powers of science, technology, and communication. Discover how Katherine’s early love for Asimov shaped her optimism, the evolution from CD‑ROMs to TikTok in science outreach, and why interdisciplinary thinking is essential today.
They discuss crucial topics including AI, engineering biology, semiconductors, and the race to better batteries. Katherine also shares insights on inclusive access, future career paths beyond academia, and a hilariously surprising moment involving a giant model bottom at the RI. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or curious learner, this episode is a joyful and thought-provoking journey into the future of science communication.
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