Science Communication & Public Engagement
Tish is passionate about making science accessible and about opening doors for underrepresented groups in STEM. She recently received the Warwick Award for Public and Community Engagement (WAPCE), recognising work that spans schools, festivals, and lecture theatres across the UK.
📄 See Tish’s Guide to Effective Outreach for practical tips on running events with real impact.
Public Lectures, Broadcasting & Live Events
Tish researches, writes, and presents live science shows for broad audiences exploring the science and technology that shapes everyday life. Topics include how wifi works, what happens when AI goes wrong, and how 0s and 1s can convey something as human as sentiment. Tish has recently partnered with Education in Action, delivering talks with hands-on demos to thousands of students across the UK.
Tish has also appeared on multiple occasions as a guest scientist on BBC CWR, hosting live science experiments for radio audiences.
Her public lecturing extends to Pint of Science events, where she has written and delivered several talks including:
- “What to do when the Sun throws a temper tantrum”
- “Who would win in a fight: the Sun or a billion lions?”
- “Escaping the Sun: a photon’s 100,000 year journey”
Live Stage Shows
Tish is a regular presenter at Warwick’s Christmas Lectures, which are annual public science events drawing audiences of 1,000+ young scientists-to-be! Highlights include:
- “Do you hear that Star Singing? Unveiling the music of helioseismology”
- “How to measure distances in space: The astronomical ruler” (online edition)
Since 2021, she has been invited back annually as a guest co-presenter, and recognised with the Warwick Wows and Wonders Award.
School Visits
Tish visits schools delivering engaging talks on STEM careers and cutting-edge technologies, from how Natural Language Processing enables computers to “read”, to the engineering behind the Very Large Telescopes in Chile. She has worked with tens of schools across Y4–Y13, with topical lectures, hands-on experiments, and careers advice.
Community Outreach
In partnership with STEM Connections, Tish created Embroider a Sunquake! an activity at the intersection of her favourite hobbies; embroidery and helioseismology. It has been experienced by thousands of students and exhibited at the National Astronomy Meeting and the Caithness International Science Festival.
Panel Speaker
Tish often speaks on panels across England on careers in technology and AI, sharing pathways into STEM and data science with students and early-career professionals.
Work With Tish!
Tish is available to research, write, and deliver bespoke lectures and live science shows, suitable for audiences aged 7 and up.
Whether you’re planning a public event, school visit, or festival programme, or want to discuss inclusion and accessibility in outreach, please get in touch!
Former STEM Ambassador · Certified in Child Protection Fundamentals