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Uncovering STEM at King's

Here at King’s you’ll find hundreds of amazing scientists and engineers working on all manner of intriguing questions. From exploring the darkest depths of the universe, to building shape-shifting robots we’re helping to expand our knowledge of how the world works.

But have you ever wondered what scientists actually, well, do? You've come to the right place to find out!

In this new story series from the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences, you'll meet scientists and engineers, and find all about what they get up to here. You'll learn about their area of research, what work they actually get up to, as well as their personal journey into STEM.

If you're at all curious about what being a scientist is really like, click the stories below to find out!

About the author

Hi there! I'm Peter Gallivan, Outreach Manager at King's, in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. It's my job to help our scientists and engineers open up their research to young people just like you. I'm excited for you to meet all the interesting people I've interviewed, and find out all about what life is actually like as a working scientist. 

As well as working at King's, I am a children's science author. I write for The Week Junior Science+Nature Magazine and have recently published two non-fiction books with DK Books. I hope you enjoy reading these stories!

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