“Within seconds of entering the school room, you remember exactly why you went into science in the first place.”

Professor Mike Ferguson, on why he enjoys sharing scientific research with non-specialists.

Do you remember the first moment you decided to become a scientist?

Do you remember the first question you ever asked which required a scientific explanation? Perhaps it was “Why is the sky blue?” or “Where do babies come from?”

Communicating your research to non-specialists can give you a new perspective on the world, can challenge you to grow personally and professionally, can help you to keep learning through the power of awe and wonder. But most of all - it’s a lot of fun.

So become a scientist all over again – remember why you went into science, in the first place.