Hands-on science exhibitions
I have worked on a number of hands-on science exhibition projects, all for Glasgow Science Centre. The first, and largest, of these, was one of the original interactive galleries at GSC while I was an employee there. I worked on the other projects as consultant.
Read more about exhibition development.
Creating and building
I have devised and built various original science demonstrations and exhibit prototypes, two of which have won prizes. I have also built show props for other people, and other more pointless devices such as a pair of floating shoes.
Read more about my ideas and creations.
Shows and talks
I have created and performed three science shows (one of which involves me losing all my hair) and contributed to a number of others. I have also delivered some more serious talks about science.
Read more about shows and talks.
Writing
A lot of my work involves writing: texts for hands-on and other exhibitions, activities for schools, website content, and the odd newspaper article.
Read more about my writing.
Teaching
I currently teach with the Open University, where I am a tutor on an introductory maths course. I do studio teaching on the Product Design Engineering degree course at Glasgow School of Art. When I worked at Stirling University I developed and presented the undergraduate unit on Perception.
Read more about my teaching.
Thinking
Here are some thoughts about the science of the Sun, oatcakes, concrete, TNT, eyes, raindrops, and other things.
Read my thoughts.