returned to the UK to take up a place on the MSc in Science Communication at Imperial College London. Whilst studying, she worked at a lot of different places so that she could build up her experience; from reporting for the BBC about a 100year-old lady who uses the internet and writing about bio-fuels to explaining the concept of food chains to 5 year olds and standing on a packed tube platform collecting ‘sounds’. Ivvet joined the Museum over 4 years ago and thoroughly enjoy working with scientists to share their work and enthusiasm with the public through the Nature Live programme.
Quizdom – making your voice heard When you arrive at the Summit on the 30 June, before you enter the lecture theatre, you will be given a Quizdom handset that you will use to register your vote or opinion on diverse questions during the Summit. You will be assigned a particular numbered Quizdom handset and YOU are responsible for this handset during the 3-day event. Charlotte, your Nature Live host will use some practice questions to familiarise you with using the Quizdom hand set at the beginning of Tuesday, before the talks start. Then during the day you will be asked for your opinion which will be shown immediately on a large screen in the conference hall and we will keep a record of your answers and publish them at the end of the Summit
Stephen Roberts is the Nature Live Manager. After a degree in marine and environmental biology he worked as a research assistant for five years in Greece before returning to the UK. Communicating science to a wide audience and passing on his passion for the natural world is fun, challenging and exciting – it is something he always finds rewarding. The Natural History Museum is an inspiring place and Stephen has been lucky to work in a variety of teams in his seven years here. He will be in and around the conference hall and will be ready to help with any questions you may have.
Please ensure that you look after your handset. Do not give it to friends; leave it on chairs etc.. Please return your handset personally at the end of each day to the numbered slot from which you collected it. Lost handsets will need to be replaced at your expense!
How to use your handset Turning on your keypad Press down the ‘Menu’ button for a few seconds and the word ‘Quizdom’ will appear.
Vanessa Barratt is a Nature Live Science Communicator. She studied Zoology and Education in Australia where she worked in outdoor education, a natural history museum and a zoo. Having studied no science for her HSC (equivalent of year 12/13) she had a passion for science but no patience for laboratory or fieldwork. Combining science and communication was the perfect career combination. Starting off in 2000, taking kids on nature walks in the bush near Sydney and most recently fulfilling her dream to work at the Natural History Museum.
How to answer questions . . . 2 easy steps 1 Select your ALPHABETIC or TRUE/FALSE option etc.. 2 Then press the ‘Send Key’ (double arrow button on the left)
If you do not press
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