Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock provides an overview of her unconventional career path to becoming a space scientist, including how her fascination with the moon started with The Clangers.
She challenges delegates to tackle the stereotypes of science careers, encouraging them to pursue alternative roles in science after completing their studies.
"My first job was hanging out of the door of an aircraft, taking pictures of missiles. I must admit as a scientist I'd expected that I'd be working in a lab somewhere, or playing with test tubes. This was more like James Bond!"
"You've got the opportunity to make a real difference to society... [And] the potential to do more than you ever realise."
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7 дек 2011
