Along with other leading researchers from Kent, they took to their soapboxes to showcase their work and discuss science in a fun and exciting way and this fantastic free event.<\/p>\n
Dr Agata Ro\u017cek’s talk, “Space potatoes and rubber ducks: shapes of asteroids and comets”, focused on how to decipher asteroid shapes from telescope observations. She explains that she chose this topic because “I think asteroids are a very important topic, especially in\u00a0the context of planetary defence. However, while catastrophic movies\u00a0certainly catch people\u2019s attention they don\u2019t do asteroid science much justice. I went to the event to talk about what we can\u00a0learn about asteroids without actually visiting them.”<\/p>\n
The event was free for all, and is an example of an exciting and engaging way academics can engage with the public about the world of science. Agata explains why this event was something she wanted to be involved in: “I think that Soapbox Science is an interesting idea of coming out with the science to the public in a casual setting. I enjoy outreach\u00a0opportunities, especially such that allow for interaction with the\u00a0audience.”<\/p>\n
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Agata was joined on the day by\u00a0Dr Emma McCabe<\/a>, who’s talk was entitled \u201cSuperconductors and levitating magnets!\u201d as well as\u00a0Dr Helena J. Shepherd<\/a>\u00a0who spoke about “Shapeshifting molecules in the spotlight\u201d.<\/p>\n Thanks to all three of you who took part, and we hope you enjoyed the sun!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n