Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) is a space scientist and pioneering figure in communicating science to children and adults. She is committed to inspiring new generations of astronauts, engineers and scientists. Dr Maggie has spoken directly to over 350,000 people globally and, in 2009, was appointed an MBE for her services to science and education. She currently presents the new series of BBC’s The Sky at Night and Mini Stargazing for CBeebies. In 2016 she was nominated for a Children’s Presenter Bafta and she recently won the Institute of Physics gold medal for exceptional services to science education and physics communication. She is the current President of the British Science Association