Connection to science – accessible

In this campaign for British Science Week 2023, we have asked some scientists why they feel like science is 'for them'.

The theme for British Science Week 2023 is ‘Connections’, and one connection we’re excited for young people to explore is their connection with science itself!

We’ve asked some scientists (some of whom might be familiar to you) to share what makes them connect with science. Hopefully, they inspire young people to see the science all around them. Check out their words below!

Dawn, sustainable innovator  

I want to be involved in shaping the world, and ensuring the things I feel are important – like human-centred design and sustainable development – are prioritised. That’s why science and engineering are for me. 

Helen, astronaut 

I love that science explains the world around me. It’s everywhere.  To me, science doesn’t just explain life, science is life. 

Ade, environmental champion 

I’m such a curious person. I’m constantly asking questions and wanting to understand things. How were we able to send a probe, and land it on an asteroid? Big questions like that! 

Mona, data visualiser

It’s so important for people to be included in conversations about science, especially if they’re the ones being talked about in research.  

I find studies with complex language and graphs then I translate that research. So that you, your parents, kids, friends, ‘get’ it.  

Liz, psychologist and app developer 

Science is about coming up with new, intriguing questions and finding answers.

I get to chat to my students and work with people from all walks of life who participate in our studies. It’s not just problem-solving skills, but collaboration too. 

Sophie, radiotherapy researcher 

I’ve always been fascinated by how the puzzle pieces of the body create a functioning human.  

Learning what happens when things go wrong, and being able to contribute to life-saving treatments, is why I do what I do. 

Antonio, researcher, engineer and creative 

Science generates new knowledge, but the process and thinking behind that is so creative – more so than people may initially think. For instance, I use ideas from origami to design new robots and medical devices. 

Seyed, video game developer 

The most exciting part of my job? Designing the game and programming the mechanics.

Whenever something doesn’t work, I change the conditions and try again until I succeed at creating the perfect game element. That’s what science is all about. 

Marc, immune cell engineer 

A lot of science is trying something that hasn’t been done before.

I work on developing cancer treatments, so the challenge of finding a new therapy is not only fulfilling but rewarding, as you’re making a real difference to someone’s life. 

 

Who’s in the campaign?

Share your connection to science

Could you picture yourself as a wildlife conservationist? A marine biologist, perhaps? Or is space more your thing?

Save these backgrounds (or find your own) and use the green screen function in TikTok or Instagram to explore your connection with science!

TikTok

  1. Download or save one of our backgrounds at the bottom of this page
  2. Open TikTok, click the + to create and set to front camera
  3. Find a green screen effect (search for it in ‘Discover effects’)
  4. Select the background from the + symbol
  5. Tell us what your connection to the image / science is! Don’t forget to tag @britsciassoc and #BSW23

Instagram

  1. Download or save one of our backgrounds at the bottom of this page
  2. Open Instagram, click the + to create a reel and set to front camera
  3. Select a green screen effect in the effects
  4. Select the background from the ‘Add media’ button
  5. Tell us what your connection to the image / science is! Don’t forget to tag @britishscienceassociation and #BSW23