Book & Memo projects
Prism of Research
A booklet I wrote to accompany the 'Prism of Research' conference on research culture, held at Imperial College London on 2 April 2025. Writing this was a real pleasure. The work was developed under Dr Stephen Webster's thoughtful editorial guidance, with illustrations by Ella Miodownik, artist-in-residence for The Good Science Project, and design by Carly Murphy-Merrydew, Keeping the wolves at bay.
The conference itself was memorable. Time to reflect on research culture is precious and badly needed, and the event made space for insightful discussions on many facets of culture, from ethics, to evaluation, to publishing. I was honoured to participate in a panel discussion on AI and the craft of science, where I shared my thoughts on fieldwork and the vital role of nature connection in science and science communication.
The conference was organised by the Good Science Project, an Imperial-wide initiative aiming to promote debate about contemporary research culture, funded by Research England. Learn more about the event:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/189521/prism-of-research-a-conference-on-research-culture/
A Memo on Doubt
The booket accompanied the Day of Doubt conference held at Imperial College on September 27th 2023. Drawing from interviews, history, literature and myth, the Memo raises questions about the relationship between doing science, and being a good scientist.
My role was that of Editor and Writer.
I worked with the Imperial Design team and Good Science Project leads to develop this keepsake booklet.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Earth Encyclopedia
Acted as consultant on this beautiful children's book.
DK Treasures of the Earth
I was delighted to work on this gem of a book as writer, covering twenty double-page spreads. From precious materials, to crystals, minerals and gemstones, the book explains their origins in the Earth and their cultural context through storytelling and amazing visuals. For anyone aged 9+ or with a curiosity about the Earth.
DK Eyewitness Encyclopedia of everything
Worked as a consultant on the earth chapter of this book. DK Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything is jam packed full of fun facts and in-depth knowledge about everything space, earth, life, culture, and history. Targeted at children 9+ it has lots of geology inspiration in its pages, from mountains, to fossils, volcanoes, weather, climate emergency, plus a rocks quiz and a dinosaur quiz!
Timelines of Nature
Published by DK, Timelines of Nature is all about our planet's natural history and its life cycles. I was delighted to work as writer and consultant of the Earth chapter.
The Science of the Earth
Published by DK, this book is full of stunning images covering all of earth science, with easy-to-follow explanations of key processes and topics ranging from volcanoes, to rivers, permafrost, gemstones, and fossils. I worked on over 60 two-page spreads.
Worked as Earth Consultant on this children's book by DK Children. From snowflakes falling from the clouds and deep ocean currents, to hot springs and water in space, this children's nature book showcases the beauty and power of water.
Water Cycles
I worked as writer and consultant of the Earth section of this illustrated children's book published by DK Children. Life Cycles takes an innovative look at the circle of life, including the life cycles of rocks, carbon, dinosaurs, fossils, volcanoes, and mountains.
Life Cycles
Published by DK Children, this book is aimed at children 9-12 and covers everything related to the Earth, from climate change, to clouds, deserts, minerals, the Solar System and rock types. I wrote the Earth and Habitats chapters, working with consultants, editors and designers on the spreads.
KE Earth
New Thinking New Ireland
Published by Gill books, this book features 21 essays on the future of Ireland. I wrote the chapter entitled 'Science' on the connections between art and science and the role of science communication in society.
