by Dr Jo | May 20, 2026 | Uncategorised
Reflections on the Royal Society report on Science for Society, from a veteran who has been in this space for 30 years! We’ve known these challenges in science education and engagement for years. This latest report doesn’t change the message — but it does raise the...
by Dr Jo | Feb 10, 2026 | Uncategorised
So you can carry out hands-on investigations and activities in Dr Jo Science virtual workshops and sessions, you may like to get a few things. For the latest STEAM Explorers sessions, you might consider: Simple electricity and circuits kit...
by Dr Jo | Dec 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
✨ 2025: A Year in Review ✨ A year filled with teaching, professional learning, outreach, leadership, and a few unforgettable moments along the way. Here’s a snapshot of what 2025 looked like for me 👇 As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what has been an...
by Dr Jo | Jul 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
I was recently contacted by Dorling Kindersley publishers to ask me to review a new non-fiction STEM book, The Hidden Heroes of Science: Journey through history and some of the lesser known names in science (and a few you may have heard of)… This DK book by Peter...
by Dr Jo | Jul 12, 2025 | Uncategorised
I was fortunate to receive a preview copy of a fun new book about the human body by upcoming children’s author, Rob Clare. Here’s what I thought… “An engaging, comedic, informative romp around the human body. With endearing cartoon organs explaining their roles in a...
by Dr Jo | Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorised
There have been many highlights to this year for Dr Jo and I’m grateful for the opportunities I have to get involved with projects I love. #ScienceIsEverywhere #BeCurious #DrJoScience 👩🏫 Presenting sessions at The Association for Science Education annual...
by Dr Jo | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
Well, this is an incredibly exciting and unbelievable moment in my career. I’m uncharacteristically speechless, so will just share this press release from the Royal Society of Chemistry: Teacher and Scientist wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize Dr...
by Dr Jo | Jan 2, 2024 | Uncategorised
As I reflect on the opporchancities*, projects and adventures of 2023, I’m kicking off 2024 at the Association for Science Education (ASE) conference this week. This year, the ASE conference is being held at The University of Northampton and tickets are still...
by Dr Jo | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorised
Calling all curious young (or old!) scientists! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting adventure into the tiny world of microorganisms as we celebrate International Microorganism Day. 🌍🔬 On this day (17th September) in 1683, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek...
