University College London
Gower St, Kings Cross, London WC1E 6BT
UK
Part of ‘Your Universe’, UCL’s Festival of Astronomy and Particle Physics (22-24 March 2018).
Event Description:
Doing hands-on activities with children is the best way to get them exploring the world around them and thinking like future scientists and engineers. However, many parents lack confidence in doing science with their children, compared with reading, writing or drawing. Teacher and author of Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder, Alom Shaha will show how every child can be a scientist even if parents donʼt have all the answers!
Alom will also be selling and signing copies of his book, Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder.
About the speaker:
Alom Shaha is a science teacher and dad who has spent most of his professional life trying to share his passion for science and education with the public. Alom was born in Bangladesh but grew up in London. He has produced, directed, and appeared in a number of television programmes for broadcasters such as the BBC, and has held fellowships from the National Endowment for Science, Technology, and the Arts (NESTA) and the Nuffield Foundation. Alom has represented his community as an elected politician, and has volunteered at a range of charitable organisations. He teaches at two comprehensive schools and writes for a number of print and online publications.
More about Your Universe: www.ucl.ac.uk/your-universe